Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define the concepts of “choices” and “consequences” and apply them to relatable scenarios, then reflect on a personal decision.
By grasping how choices lead to outcomes, students gain self-awareness, build decision-making skills, and can plan actions that support positive behavior in school and beyond.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Key Concepts
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenarios Exploration and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 3
Personal Reflection Exercise
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up and Goal Setting
5 minutes
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 1: Choices & Consequences
Key Concepts
Scenarios 1 & 2
Scenarios 3 & 4
Scenario 5
Personal Reflection
Goal Setting
Rubric
Discussion
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will learn a five-step decision-making process—identify the decision, brainstorm options, weigh pros and cons, choose an action, and reflect—and practice it with guided scenarios and a personal choice.
A clear process helps students make thoughtful choices, anticipate outcomes, and build confidence managing decisions in school and life.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Previous Goal
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Decision-Making Steps
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice with Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Personal Application Exercise
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Worksheet
Slide Deck
Session 2: The Decision-Making Process
Review Your Previous Goal
The 5 Decision-Making Steps
Guided Practice Scenario
Steps 1 & 2: Identify & Brainstorm
Step 3: Weigh Pros & Cons
Steps 4 & 5: Choose & Reflect
Your Turn: Personal Application
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Rubric
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn strategies to manage real-life consequences through role-play, and create a personalized action plan to respond and adjust future decisions.
By practicing response techniques and developing an action plan, students build resilience, learn corrective strategies, and feel empowered to handle unexpected outcomes in school and life.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 3 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Real-World Outcome
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Response Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Practice
12 minutes
Step 4
Personal Action Plan Creation
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
3 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Project Guide
Lesson Plan
Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their learning across all sessions, celebrate progress in decision-making skills, and commit to applying strategies for future choices through personalized reflection and a written pledge.
Reviewing and consolidating learning helps students internalize decision-making and consequence strategies, builds confidence, and ensures ongoing use of skills in school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Session 4 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Complete Cumulative Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
Connect Learning to Future Goals
7 minutes
Step 4
Create Personal Pledge
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
3 minutes
Worksheet
Project Guide
