Lesson Plan
Grit & Glide Lesson Plan
Students will understand resiliency and grit, brainstorm personal challenges and coping strategies, and compose a 4-line “Resiliency Rap” verse showcasing their own grit journey.
Building social-emotional skills in 6th graders helps them navigate the challenges of middle school. Crafting a rap verse makes reflecting on resilience fun and memorable.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Resiliency
5 minutes
Step 2
Show Rap Examples
5 minutes
Step 3
Brainstorm Strategies
5 minutes
Step 4
Write Resiliency Raps
10 minutes
Step 5
Share and Reflect
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Grit & Glide: Resiliency Raps
What is Resiliency?
Resiliency Rap Examples
Brainstorm Your Grit
Write Your Resiliency Rap
Share & Reflect

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