Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will identify personal emotional and situational triggers that lead to conflicts and build self-awareness by reflecting on their responses. Actionable goals: list at least three triggers and recognize early warning signs of anger.

Understanding triggers and self-awareness is crucial to interrupt cycles of violence, enabling students to recognize and manage anger before it escalates.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Identifying Triggers

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 1: Identifying Triggers & Building Self-Awareness

Today's Objectives

Why Self-Awareness Matters

What Is a Trigger?

Common Trigger Categories

Activity: Identify Your Triggers

Reflection: Understanding Your Responses

Next Steps & Closure

Lesson Plan

Session 2 Lesson Plan

Students will analyze the short- and long-term consequences of physical fights and reflect on how these outcomes affect themselves and others. Actionable goals: identify at least two types of consequences and record a personal commitment to avoid violence.

Recognizing the real impacts of fighting—legal, social, emotional—helps students make informed choices, take responsibility, and break cycles of violence.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Scenario Analysis

15 minutes

Step 3

Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 2: Understanding Consequences of Fighting

Today's Objectives

Types of Consequences

Activity: Scenario Analysis

Reflection: Personal Impact

Next Steps & Closure

Lesson Plan

Session 3 Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice de-escalation techniques to manage anger and prevent conflicts from escalating. Actionable goals: identify three strategies and demonstrate one in a role-play.

Teaching de-escalation gives students tools to calm themselves and others, reducing the chance of violence and building positive communication habits.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Teaching Strategies

10 minutes

Step 3

Modeling & Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Practice

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closure

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 3: De-Escalation Strategies

Today's Objectives

Key De-Escalation Techniques

Modeling the Technique

Role-Play Practice

Next Steps & Closure

Lesson Plan

Session 4 Lesson Plan

Students will develop a personalized conflict-resolution plan integrating their triggers, de-escalation strategies, and step-by-step responses. Actionable goals: complete the plan template with two triggers, three techniques, and set two personal goals.

Crafting a tailored plan empowers students to apply learned skills in real conflicts, reinforcing self‐management and reducing future violence risk.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Skills Review and Discussion

5 minutes

Step 3

Personal Plan Development

10 minutes

Step 4

Collaborative Role-Play

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure and Next Steps

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Session 4: Your Personalized Conflict Resolution Plan