Lesson Plan
Kind Words Session 1
Students will identify why peers use unkind or swear words to fit in and define “peer pressure” and “unkind words.”
Understanding peer pressure helps 4th-grade ELL students recognize influences on language choices and build respectful communication skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Peer Pressure
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Peer Pressure Scenario
7 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 4
Quiz on Unkind Words and Peer Pressure
3 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Quiz
Unkind Words Understanding Quiz
Lesson Plan
Kind Words Session 2
Students will understand how unkind words make others feel by exploring Anna’s perspective and practice empathy by identifying feelings and suggesting supportive responses.
Building empathy helps ELL students recognize the emotional impact of harmful language and encourages respectful, positive interactions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Empathy
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Anna’s Perspective
7 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Worksheet
5 minutes
Step 4
Empathy Quiz
3 minutes
Worksheet
Reading
Quiz
Empathy Understanding Quiz
Lesson Plan
Kind Words Session 3
Students will practice replacing unkind or insensitive phrases with positive, inclusive language by rewriting scenarios and role-playing supportive responses.
Reinforcing positive word choices helps 4th-grade ELL students resist peer pressure, build self-confidence, and promote respectful communication.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Positive Language
5 minutes
Step 2
Reading Positive Alternatives
7 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Practice
5 minutes
Step 4
Positive Rewording Quiz
3 minutes
Reading
Worksheet
Quiz
Positive Rewording Quiz
