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Ice Breaker Mastery

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Lesson Plan

Ice Breaker Mastery

Practice Social Skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills through project-based learning, using the 'How to Break the Ice' video as a central component. Students will engage in activities that promote confidence, active listening, and the ability to handle silences in conversations. This lesson is crucial for developing effective communication skills, which are essential for personal and professional success. It also accommodates a student with selective mutism, ensuring a supportive environment for all.

Audience

11th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning

Materials

'How to Break the Ice' video, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet on Conversation Starters

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of social skills in everyday life.
  • Introduce the video 'How to Break the Ice' and explain its relevance to the lesson.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Watch the 'How to Break the Ice' video as a group.
  • Encourage students to take notes on key points such as confidence, active listening, and handling silences.

Step 3

Group Discussion

7 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to the tips provided in the video.

Step 4

Activity: Conversation Starters

8 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet on conversation starters.
  • In pairs, students practice initiating conversations using the starters.
  • Encourage students to focus on being true to themselves and practicing active listening.

Step 5

Closure

4 mins

  • Recap the key points from the video and discussion.
  • Ask students to reflect on how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
  • Provide positive feedback and encourage continued practice of social skills.
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Discussion

Ice Breaker Discussion

A discussion to explore the concepts from the 'How to Break the Ice' video, focusing on confidence, active listening, and handling silences.

What does it mean to be true to yourself in a conversation?

Encourage students to think about authenticity and how it affects communication.







How can confidence impact your ability to communicate effectively?

Discuss the role of self-assurance in expressing ideas and opinions.







Why is it important to embrace silences in conversations?

Explore how silences can be natural and beneficial in dialogue.







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Worksheet

Conversation Starters Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students practice initiating conversations using various starters, focusing on authenticity and active listening.

List three conversation starters you feel comfortable using.








Describe a situation where you successfully used a conversation starter.








Reflect on how active listening can improve your conversations.








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