Lesson Plan
One-on-One Reflection Plan
Guide an 8th-grade student through personal reflection on social scenarios to build empathy, identify emotions, and practice perspective-taking through journaling and discussion.
Developing social awareness helps students recognize others’ feelings, build empathy, and improve interpersonal skills—foundational for healthy peer relationships and conflict resolution.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Framing
2 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Review
5 minutes
Step 3
Reflection Journaling
10 minutes
Step 4
Discussion & Debrief
3 minutes

Slide Deck
How Would You Feel?
Scenario 1: The Excluded Peer
Scenario 2: The Overheard Gossip
Reflective Questions
Next Steps: Journal Your Reflections

Journal


Reading

