Express, Don't Suppress
De-escalate and verbalize emotions
This lesson aims to equip 8th grade boys with the skills to de-escalate situations and verbalize their emotions instead of resorting to physical altercations. By using trauma-informed teaching and restorative practices, students will learn to recognize their emotions and express them in a healthy manner. This lesson is crucial in fostering emotional intelligence and conflict resolution skills, which are essential for personal development and social interactions.
Trauma-Informed Teaching, Restorative Practices, Active Learning
Discussion Questions, Emotion Expression Worksheet, Role-Play Scenarios, and Video: How to Stop A Bully
- Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of expressing emotions and the impact of unresolved emotions.
- Explain the lesson's objective: to learn how to verbalize emotions and de-escalate conflicts.
- Show the video How to Stop A Bully to provide students with strategies for handling conflicts.
- Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about emotions and conflict.
- Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts on how they handle emotions.
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play
10 mins
- Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-play scenario from the provided list.
- Each group acts out their scenario, focusing on verbalizing emotions and de-escalating the situation.
- After each role-play, discuss what strategies were effective and what could be improved.
Step 4
Worksheet Completion
5 mins
- Distribute the Emotion Expression Worksheet.
- Allow students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on what they learned during the role-play activity.
- Collect worksheets for review and feedback.
- Recap the key points of the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice these skills in real-life situations.
- Provide a moment for students to ask questions or share final thoughts.
