Attention Without Spitting

Joleen Shillingford

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Attention Without Spitting

Avoid spitting to get attention

This lesson is designed to help 7th-grade students with autism learn alternative ways to gain attention without resorting to spitting. Through a combination of experiential learning, game-based activities, and collaborative projects, students will explore social skills and empathy. This lesson is important as it addresses a specific behavioral challenge, providing students with practical tools and strategies to interact positively with peers.

Audience

7th Grade Students with Autism

Time

Entire Day

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Blended Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Alternative Attention Strategies, Reading: Understanding Social Cues, Discussion: Empathy and Communication, Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios, and Exit Ticket: Reflection on Learning

Step 1

Introduction

30 mins

Begin with a warm welcome and set a positive tone for the day.
Explain the objective: learning how to get attention in positive ways.
Discuss why spitting is not an appropriate way to communicate.

Step 2

Reading and Discussion

1 hour

Distribute the reading material on understanding social cues.
Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to explore empathy and communication.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

1 hour

Hand out the worksheet on alternative attention strategies.
Guide students through the questions, providing support as needed.
Discuss answers as a class to reinforce learning.

Step 4

Role-Playing Scenarios

2 hours

Organize students into small groups for role-playing activities.
Provide scenarios where students practice getting attention without spitting.
Encourage creativity and positive reinforcement.

Step 5

Project-Based Learning

2 hours

Engage students in a project to create a poster or video about positive communication.
Allow students to work collaboratively, using their creativity to express ideas.
Share projects with the class and provide feedback.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

30 mins

Recap the day's learning and highlight key takeaways.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they learned.
Collect exit tickets and thank students for their participation.

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Worksheet

Alternative Attention Strategies Worksheet

This worksheet helps students explore different ways to gain attention positively. It includes scenarios and questions to guide their thinking.

List three ways you can get someone's attention without spitting.

Think about using words, gestures, or signals.

Why is it important to use positive ways to get attention?

Consider how it makes others feel.

Describe a time when you used a positive way to get attention.

Reflect on a recent experience.

Reading

Discussion

Empathy and Communication Discussion

This discussion focuses on understanding empathy and effective communication. It encourages students to think about how their actions affect others.

What does empathy mean to you?

Discuss the concept of empathy and how it relates to understanding others' feelings.

How can you show empathy in your daily interactions?

Explore practical ways to demonstrate empathy with peers.

Why is communication important in building relationships?

Consider how clear communication can prevent misunderstandings and conflicts.

Quiz

Reflection on Learning Exit Ticket