Communicate with Care

DANELLE LOCKLEAR

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Communicate with Care

Appropriate Communication

This lesson focuses on teaching 3rd graders the importance of appropriate communication through engaging activities. By using project-based learning, students will actively participate in scenarios that require them to practice effective communication skills. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive and understanding classroom environment.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices

Materials

Worksheet: Communication Scenarios, Exit Ticket: Communication Reflection, Project Materials: Paper, Markers, Role-play Cards, and Video: Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what communication means.
Show the video Sesame Street: How to be a Good Friend to introduce the concept of being a good communicator.
Ask students to share examples of when they communicate with others.
Explain the importance of communicating appropriately and how it helps in understanding each other.

Step 2

Activity: Role-Play Scenarios

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with role-play cards depicting different communication scenarios.
Instruct students to act out their scenarios, focusing on using appropriate communication.
Encourage students to discuss how they felt during the role-play and what they learned.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the 'Communication Scenarios' worksheet.
Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on the role-play activity.
Provide assistance as needed.

Step 4

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Recap the key points of appropriate communication.
Distribute the 'Communication Reflection' exit ticket.
Ask students to write one thing they learned about communication today.
Collect exit tickets as students leave.

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Worksheet

Communication Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on the role-play activity by answering questions about appropriate communication.

Describe a scenario where you used appropriate communication today.

Think about the role-play activity.

Why is it important to communicate appropriately?

How did you feel when you communicated effectively?

Quiz

Communication Reflection Exit Ticket