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Building Our Classroom Community

Lesson Plan

Building Our Classroom Community

Classroom Expectations

This lesson is designed to help students understand and establish classroom expectations through a combination of video learning and a fun, collaborative game. This approach ensures that students are engaged and have a clear understanding of what is expected of them, setting the tone for a productive and respectful learning environment.

Audience

6th-8th Grade

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Emotional Intelligence, and Printable Cards: Classroom Expectations Scenarios

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Welcome the students and briefly discuss the importance of having clear classroom expectations. Introduce the topic of Emotional Intelligence (EI) and its relevance in creating a positive classroom environment.

Step 2

Video: Emotional Intelligence

4 mins

Show the video on Emotional Intelligence. After the video, ask students to share their thoughts on how EI can help in understanding and managing emotions within the classroom.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion with the students. Use prompts such as:

  • Why do you think emotional intelligence is important in our classroom?
  • How can we use emotional intelligence to respect each other's feelings?
  • How can managing our emotions help in creating a better learning environment?

Step 4

Activity: Classroom Expectations Game

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of Printable Cards containing different classroom scenarios.
  • Instruct the groups to discuss how they should respond to each scenario, incorporating the concepts of emotional intelligence.
  • Each group will then present their scenarios and responses to the class.

Step 5

Conclusion

4 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson. Reinforce the importance of emotional intelligence and clear classroom expectations. Conclude with a quick Q&A session to address any questions or concerns from the students.

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Discussion

Classroom Expectations Discussion

A discussion to explore the importance of emotional intelligence in establishing classroom expectations.

Why do you think emotional intelligence is important in our classroom?

Guide students to understand that recognizing and managing emotions can help create a respectful and supportive environment.







How can we use emotional intelligence to respect each other's feelings?

Encourage students to think about empathy and perspective-taking.







How can managing our emotions help in creating a better learning environment?

Help students link emotional regulation with better focus, cooperation, and conflict resolution.







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Worksheet

Classroom Expectations Scenarios

Printable cards with different classroom scenarios for students to discuss and respond to, using principles of emotional intelligence. These cards are designed for one-sided printing.




A classmate is feeling sad and not participating. What should you do?







You notice someone being left out of a group activity. How can you help?







During a group project, a disagreement arises. What is the best way to handle it?







Someone accidentally spills their drink on your notebook. How do you respond?







A friend seems stressed before a test. How can you support them?




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