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Icebreaker Mastery

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Lesson Plan

Icebreaker Mastery

Improve social pragmatics in students

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' social pragmatics through a game-based learning approach. Students will engage in an interactive activity designed to practice conversation skills, followed by a discussion to reflect on their experiences. The lesson includes a video, 'How to Break the Ice,' which provides practical tips for engaging in meaningful conversations. This lesson is important as it helps students build confidence, embrace silences, and practice active listening, which are crucial skills for effective communication.

Audience

Students grades 10-12

Time

30 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Break the Ice, Discussion Questions, and Printable Conversation Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the lesson's objective: improving social pragmatics.
  • Explain the importance of effective communication skills in everyday life.
  • Introduce the video 'How to Break the Ice' and its relevance to the lesson.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Watch the video How to Break the Ice.
  • Encourage students to take notes on key tips and strategies mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Game-Based Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute printable conversation cards to students.
  • Pair students and have them use the cards to initiate and maintain conversations.
  • Encourage students to apply tips from the video, such as being true to themselves and practicing active listening.

Step 4

Discussion

7 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their experiences from the activity and reflect on the video content.
  • Discuss the challenges and successes they encountered during the conversations.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in real-life situations.
  • Thank students for their participation and engagement.
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Discussion

Icebreaker Mastery Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the video and activity, focusing on the application of social pragmatics skills.

What was the most challenging part of initiating a conversation?

Encourage students to think about specific moments where they felt unsure or hesitant.







How did you apply the tips from the video during your conversation?

Ask students to provide examples of how they used confidence, embraced silences, or practiced active listening.







What strategies will you use in future conversations to improve your social interactions?

Guide students to think about practical applications of the skills learned in the lesson.







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Worksheet

Printable Conversation Starters

These cards are designed to help students practice initiating and maintaining conversations. Each card contains a unique prompt to encourage dialogue.




What's your favorite book and why?







If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?







What's a hobby you've always wanted to try?







Describe your perfect day.







What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?







If you could have dinner with any historical figure, who would it be?







What's a skill you'd like to learn and why?







What's your favorite way to relax after a long day?




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