Building Bridges: Social Awareness & Relationships

Avriel Emanuel

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Social Awareness & Relationships

Enhance social awareness and relationship skills

This lesson focuses on developing social awareness and relationship skills through interactive activities and reflective discussions. Students will engage in a video analysis of social interactions to better understand the dynamics of communication and empathy. This lesson is crucial for fostering emotional intelligence and improving students' ability to navigate social situations effectively.

Audience

10th to 12th Grade Students

Time

50 mins

Approach

Enhance social awareness and relationship skills

Materials

Discussion Prompts, Worksheet on Social Scenarios, Exit Ticket Quiz, and Video: How to Break the Ice

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of social awareness and relationship skills.
Ask students to share examples of positive social interactions they have experienced.

Step 2

Video Analysis

10 mins

Watch the video How to Break the Ice.
Discuss key points from the video, focusing on strategies for effective communication.

Step 3

Interactive Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a social scenario from the worksheet.
Have students role-play the scenario, focusing on applying strategies from the video.

Step 4

Reflective Discussion

10 mins

Use discussion prompts to guide a class discussion on the role-play activity.
Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about social interactions.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

10 mins

Summarize key takeaways from the lesson.
Distribute the exit ticket quiz to assess students' understanding of social awareness and relationship skills.

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Discussion

Discussion Prompts for Social Awareness

These prompts are designed to facilitate a reflective discussion on social awareness and relationship skills.

What are some key strategies for effective communication?

Encourage students to think about verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.

How can empathy improve our social interactions?

Discuss the role of empathy in understanding others' perspectives and emotions.

What challenges might arise in social interactions, and how can we overcome them?

Explore common social challenges and brainstorm solutions as a class.

Worksheet

Worksheet on Social Scenarios

This worksheet provides various social scenarios for students to analyze and role-play, helping them apply social awareness strategies.

Scenario 1: You notice a classmate sitting alone during lunch. How would you approach them?

Scenario 2: A friend seems upset but hasn't said anything. What steps can you take to support them?

Scenario 3: During a group project, one member is not contributing. How do you address this issue?

Quiz

Exit Ticket on Social Awareness