Building Social Skills Through Experience

Hanna Figgins

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Building Social Skills Through Experience

social skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among 7th and 8th grade boys through experiential and project-based learning. Students will engage in activities that promote effective communication, empathy, and teamwork. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that are crucial for personal and academic success.

Audience

7th and 8th grade boys

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Worksheet: Social Skills Scenarios, Discussion: Importance of Social Skills, Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios, Quiz: Social Skills Assessment, Reading: Tips for Effective Communication, and Video: How to Break the Ice

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction to the importance of social skills.
Show the How to Break the Ice video to set the context for the lesson.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to explore students' understanding of social skills and their importance in daily life.

Step 3

Activity

10 mins

Conduct a role-playing activity where students practice different social scenarios using the worksheet.
Encourage students to reflect on their experiences and share insights with the class.

Step 4

Reading and Quiz

5 mins

Distribute the reading material on effective communication tips.
Conduct a short quiz to assess students' understanding of the material.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to apply the social skills learned in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Importance of Social Skills

A discussion to explore the significance of social skills in personal and academic life.

Why are social skills important in our daily lives?

Discuss how social skills help in building relationships and achieving success.

Can you share an experience where social skills helped you?

Encourage students to think about a time when effective communication or empathy made a difference.

Worksheet

Social Skills Scenarios

A worksheet with scenarios to help students practice social skills through role-playing.

Scenario 1: You see a new student sitting alone during lunch. What do you do?

Think about how you can make the new student feel welcome.

Scenario 2: Your friend is upset about a low test score. How can you support them?

Consider ways to show empathy and offer help.

Quiz

Social Skills Assessment

Reading

Tips for Effective Communication

A reading handout providing tips on how to communicate effectively in various situations.

Be an active listener: Pay attention to what others are saying without interrupting.
Use open body language: Maintain eye contact and nod to show understanding.
Ask questions: Clarify any doubts by asking relevant questions.
Be clear and concise: Express your thoughts in a straightforward manner.