Lesson Plan
Circle Guidelines
Establish clear, respectful circle guidelines for 10th grade community circles to promote active listening, speaking authentically, and mutual respect during discussions.
Setting shared norms builds trust and safety, allowing students to engage honestly and responsibly, strengthening relationships and decision-making skills in small-group sessions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Set Up the Circle
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Guidelines
5 minutes
Step 3
Model and Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Establish Group Norms
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Discussion Prompts
Prompt 1: Building Trust
Prompt 2: Responsible Decisions
Prompt 3: Respect & Listening
Prompt 4: Applying Insights
Next Steps & Reflection
Discussion
Rubric
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