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Conflict Resolution Challenge

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Lesson Plan

Conflict Resolution Challenge

Resolving Peer Conflict

This lesson engages Grade 7 students in resolving peer conflict through a game-based learning approach. Students will participate in a role-playing activity to practice conflict resolution skills, followed by a worksheet to reflect on their experiences and an exit ticket to assess their understanding. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential social-emotional skills, fostering a positive and collaborative classroom environment.

Audience

Grade 7

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Role-Playing Scenario Cards, Conflict Resolution Worksheet, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the topic of peer conflict and its impact on relationships.
  • Explain the importance of resolving conflicts effectively.
  • Outline the activities for the session.

Step 2

Team-Building Exercise

5 minutes

  • Conduct a simple team-building exercise such as 'Human Knot' or 'Two Truths and a Lie' to encourage collaboration and communication.
  • Discuss how teamwork and understanding can help in resolving conflicts.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute role-playing scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenarios, focusing on resolving the conflict.
  • Encourage students to use active listening and empathy during the role-play.

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

5 minutes

  • Hand out the Conflict Resolution Worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on the role-playing activity and write down their thoughts on what strategies worked well.
  • Encourage them to think about how they can apply these strategies in real-life situations.

Step 5

Exit Ticket

2 minutes

  • Distribute the Exit Ticket to each student.
  • Ask students to write one key takeaway from the lesson and one question they still have about conflict resolution.
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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain different conflict scenarios for students to role-play and practice resolution strategies.




Scenario 1: Two friends arguing over a borrowed item that was returned damaged.







Scenario 2: A group project where one member is not contributing equally.







Scenario 3: A misunderstanding during a sports game leading to a heated argument.







Scenario 4: A rumor spreading about a classmate causing tension.




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Worksheet

Conflict Resolution Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on the role-playing activity and the strategies used to resolve conflicts.

Describe the conflict scenario your group acted out. What was the main issue?








What strategies did your group use to resolve the conflict?








How did it feel to use these strategies? Were they effective?








How can you apply these strategies in real-life situations?








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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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