Students will enhance leadership and literacy skills by practicing effective communication through interactive activities and a game, with strategies tailored for ADHD & ADD.
This lesson empowers 'Believers' to lead with words, fostering essential leadership skills while accommodating diverse learning needs such as ADHD and ADD.
Audience
Believers (Group Lesson for Tier 2)
Time
45 minutes
Approach
Interactive, game-based learning paired with guided discussion.
Prepare materials for the Leadership Communication Game, ensuring adaptations for ADHD & ADD learners.
Arrange classroom seating to facilitate group interaction and clear visibility of instructions.
Step 1
Introduction and Objective Setting
5 minutes
Welcome students and explain the session objectives.
Discuss what leadership and literacy mean and how they relate to one another.
Emphasize the importance of clear communication, especially for leaders.
Step 2
Interactive Game: Leadership Communication
25 minutes
Introduce the Leadership Communication Game: a structured activity where students take turns leading a mini-task using verbal instructions.
Divide students into small groups and assign roles.
Guide students to use clear instructions and practice active listening.
Monitor progress and offer prompts for students with ADHD & ADD to maintain focus.
Step 3
Discussion and Reflection
10 minutes
Bring the class together to discuss what worked well during the game.
Ask students how effective communication influenced their experience.
Encourage suggestions on using these skills in real-life leadership roles.
Summarize key takeaways and affirm the importance of leadership and literacy.
Step 4
Closure
5 minutes
Recap the lesson's main objectives and strategies.
Provide feedback forms or a quick verbal check-in to assess understanding.
Encourage students to share one leadership quality they observed or practiced today.
Game
Leadership Communication Game
This interactive game is designed to help students practice leadership and communication skills in a fun, structured, and inclusive way. It includes clear instructions and adaptations for students with ADHD and ADD to ensure that every student can participate effectively.
Game Overview
Objective: Enhance leadership and literacy skills by practicing clear verbal instructions, active listening, and team collaboration.
Split the class into small groups of 4-5 students. Arrange seating in a circle or around tables for clear visibility.
Each group will work together to complete a series of mini-tasks.
2. Roles and Responsibilities
In each group, one student is chosen as the leader for the first task. The role then rotates with each new mini-task.
The leader’s job is to give clear, step-by-step verbal instructions to complete the task.
Other group members practice active listening and follow the instructions.
3. Conducting the Mini-Tasks
The mini-task could be a simple activity such as organizing objects in order, drawing a shape following verbal directions, or solving a puzzle collaboratively.
Keep tasks short and engaging to help maintain focus, especially for students with ADHD and ADD.
Allow 3-5 minutes per mini-task before rotating roles.
4. Adaptations for ADHD & ADD
Use visual prompts and cue cards along with verbal instructions to enhance clarity.
Provide extra time and gentle reminders if students lose focus during tasks.
Encourage frequent role rotation to allow students more active involvement.
5. Feedback and Reflection During the Game
After each mini-task, the group briefly discusses what communication strategies worked well.
The teacher circulates among the groups offering positive feedback and additional guidance to keep all students engaged.
Post-Game Reflection
After completing all mini-tasks, bring the class back together for a group discussion.
Ask questions such as:
What was one clear instruction that helped your team succeed?
How did effective communication impact your group’s performance?
What could be improved for even better communication in the next round?
Encourage students to continue practicing these communication skills in everyday classroom interactions and leadership roles.
This game is an integral part of the lesson, reinforcing how leadership and literacy go hand-in-hand through constant practice and reflection. Enjoy leading with words!
