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Building Social Confidence

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Paul Tentindo

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Social Confidence

Develop social skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 12th-grade students by exploring strategies to build self-confidence and improve communication. The lesson includes a video, discussion, worksheet, activity, and quiz to engage students and accommodate those with communication disabilities. By the end of the lesson, students will have practical tools to boost their confidence in social interactions, which is crucial for their personal and professional growth.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Materials

Video: How to be Confident, Discussion Questions, Social Skills Worksheet, Confidence Building Activity Instructions, Social Skills Quiz, Answer Key, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Group Discussion Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the importance of social skills and confidence in personal and professional settings.
  • Explain the lesson's objective: to develop social skills through confidence-building strategies.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the video How to be Confident.
  • Ask students to note down key strategies mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the strategies from the video and how they can apply them in real-life situations.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

7 mins

  • Organize students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out the scenarios, focusing on using confidence-building strategies.
  • Provide feedback and discuss the outcomes as a class.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the Social Skills Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on identifying personal strengths and areas for improvement in social interactions.

Step 6

Group Discussion Activity

5 mins

  • Conduct a group discussion where students share their experiences from the role-playing activity.
  • Discuss how different strategies worked and what could be improved.

Step 7

Quiz and Closure

3 mins

  • Administer the Social Skills Quiz to assess understanding of the lesson.
  • Review the answers and provide feedback.
  • Conclude with a summary of key takeaways and encourage students to practice these skills outside the classroom.
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Discussion

Social Skills Discussion

A discussion to explore students' thoughts on confidence-building strategies and their application in real-life scenarios.

What are some strategies from the video that you found useful?

Encourage students to reflect on the strategies and consider how they can apply them in their own lives.







How can improving your communication skills impact your social interactions?

Guide students to think about the benefits of clear communication in building relationships.







What challenges do you face in social situations, and how can you overcome them?

Help students identify personal challenges and brainstorm solutions using the strategies discussed.







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Worksheet

Social Skills Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify their strengths and areas for improvement in social interactions.

List three social situations where you feel confident.








Identify two areas where you would like to improve your social skills.

Think about situations where you feel less confident.







Describe a strategy from the video that you can use to boost your confidence in social interactions.








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Quiz

Social Skills Quiz

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Answer Key

Social Skills Answer Key

The answer key for the Social Skills Quiz, providing correct answers and explanations.

Which strategy involves facing your fears head-on?

Face your fears
Facing fears helps build confidence by overcoming obstacles.

What should you do to improve your communication clarity?

Speak with clarity
Speaking clearly ensures your message is understood.

How can body language affect your confidence?

It can project confidence
Positive body language can enhance how others perceive your confidence.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

Printable cards with different social scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on using confidence-building strategies.




Scenario 1: Introducing yourself to a new group of people.







Scenario 2: Asking for help in a public setting.







Scenario 3: Giving a short presentation to the class.







Scenario 4: Joining a conversation with unfamiliar people.







Scenario 5: Handling a disagreement with a peer.




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Discussion

Group Discussion Prompts

Prompts to guide a group discussion after the role-playing activity, focusing on reflection and improvement.

What did you learn from the role-playing activity?

Encourage students to reflect on their experiences and what they learned.







Which strategies were most effective in your scenario?

Discuss which strategies worked well and why.







How can you apply these strategies in real-life situations?

Help students think about how they can use these strategies outside the classroom.







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