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Grit and Emotional Intelligence

Lesson Plan

Grit and Emotional Intelligence

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

This lesson explores the connection between grit and emotional intelligence through interactive activities. Students will engage in scenarios that enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation, crucial skills for personal and academic success. By understanding and practicing these concepts, students will be better equipped to handle challenges and persist in their goals.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Enhance self-awareness and emotional regulation

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet on Grit and Emotional Intelligence, Printable Scenario Cards, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what grit and emotional intelligence mean.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they showed grit or used emotional intelligence.

Step 2

Interactive Scenario Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute printable scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct groups to discuss and role-play the scenarios, focusing on using grit and emotional intelligence.
  • Circulate to provide guidance and support.

Step 3

Worksheet Completion

15 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet on grit and emotional intelligence.
  • Allow students to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet.
  • Encourage them to reflect on their own experiences as they answer the questions.

Step 4

Class Discussion

10 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the scenarios and worksheet answers.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation.
  • Highlight key takeaways and encourage students to share their thoughts.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the lesson's key points about grit and emotional intelligence.
  • Encourage students to apply these skills in their daily lives.
  • Thank students for their participation and engagement.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Grit and EI

A set of questions to guide a class discussion on grit and emotional intelligence.

What is grit, and why is it important?

Discuss how grit involves perseverance and passion for long-term goals.







How can emotional intelligence help in difficult situations?

Explore how understanding and managing emotions can lead to better decision-making.







Can you think of a time when you used grit or emotional intelligence?

Encourage students to share personal stories and reflect on their experiences.







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Worksheet

Worksheet on Grit and Emotional Intelligence

A worksheet designed to help students reflect on and understand the concepts of grit and emotional intelligence.

Define grit in your own words.








List three ways you can improve your emotional intelligence.








Describe a situation where you showed grit. What was the outcome?








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Worksheet

Printable Scenario Cards

Cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on using grit and emotional intelligence.




You have a big project due, but you're feeling overwhelmed. How do you handle it?







A friend is upset and taking it out on you. How do you respond?







You failed a test you studied hard for. What do you do next?




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