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Boundaries and Personal Responsibility

Jennifer Gonzalez

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Boundaries and Personal Responsibility

Personal responsibility

This lesson introduces 5th-grade students to the concept of personal responsibility through understanding and respecting personal boundaries. Using the video 'Boundaries,' students will learn how to identify their own boundaries and respect those of others. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and empathy, which are crucial for their social and emotional development.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Boundaries, Worksheet: Personal Boundaries, Reading: Understanding Boundaries, Discussion: Personal Responsibility, and Activity: Boundary Role-Play

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what personal responsibility means.
  • Introduce the concept of boundaries as a part of personal responsibility.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Show the Boundaries video.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how boundaries are explained and why they are important.

Step 3

Reading and Discussion

7 mins

  • Distribute the 'Understanding Boundaries' reading.
  • Read together as a class.
  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to deepen understanding.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

7 mins

  • Hand out the 'Personal Boundaries' worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.
  • Discuss answers as a class to reinforce learning.

Step 5

Role-Play Activity

6 mins

  • Organize students into small groups.
  • Assign each group a scenario from the role-play activity.
  • Have groups act out their scenarios, focusing on identifying and respecting boundaries.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points about personal responsibility and boundaries.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can apply what they've learned in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Personal Boundaries Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and reflect on their personal boundaries and how to respect others' boundaries.

What is a personal boundary?

Think about what makes you feel comfortable or uncomfortable.







List two examples of personal boundaries you have.








Why is it important to respect other people's boundaries?








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