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Managing Your Anger: Practical Techniques

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Lesson Plan

Managing Your Anger: Practical Techniques

Anger Management

This lesson aims to educate middle school students on effective anger management techniques. Through a combination of video content, readings, activities, and discussions, students will learn practical steps to manage their anger healthily and constructively. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop emotional regulation skills that are essential for their overall well-being and interpersonal relationships.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Blended Learning

Materials

Computer and projector for video, Worksheet: Anger Management Worksheet, Reading: Understanding Anger, Exit Ticket: Anger Management Recap Quiz, Video: Anger Management Techniques, Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios, and Discussion: Anger Triggers and Coping Strategies

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet students and briefly introduce the lesson topic: Anger Management.
  • Explain the importance of learning how to manage anger for personal well-being and better relationships.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 minutes

Step 3

Reading and Discussion

10 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Understanding Anger' reading material.
  • Allow students a few minutes to read through the material.
  • Facilitate a class discussion based on the reading, focusing on different types of anger and their potential triggers.

Step 4

Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios

10 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a scenario involving anger (e.g., losing in a game, being teased by a peer).
  • Have students role-play the scenario and practice using anger management techniques to handle the situation.
  • After role-playing, allow each group to share their experiences and what they learned.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

10 minutes

  • Hand out the 'Anger Management Worksheet'.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, which will involve identifying their own anger triggers and planning coping strategies.
  • Provide assistance as needed.

Step 6

Exit Ticket: Anger Management Recap Quiz

5 minutes

  • Distribute the 'Anger Management Recap Quiz' exit ticket.
  • Have students complete the quiz to summarize what they have learned.
  • Collect the exit tickets for review.

Step 7

Closure

5 minutes

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice the anger management techniques they learned today in their daily lives.
  • Answer any remaining questions students might have.
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Discussion

Anger Triggers and Coping Strategies

This discussion aims to help students identify common triggers for anger and share coping strategies with their peers.

What are some common situations that make you feel angry?

Help students identify specific triggers, such as being treated unfairly, losing in a game, or being misunderstood.







How do you usually react when you feel angry?

Encourage students to reflect on their reactions and consider whether these reactions are helpful or harmful.







What are some techniques you have learned today to manage your anger?

Guide students to recall techniques mentioned in the video and reading materials, such as deep breathing, taking a break, or talking to someone.







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Worksheet

Anger Management Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify their anger triggers and plan coping strategies.

List three common triggers that make you feel angry.

Think about situations or actions by others that often lead to feelings of anger.







Describe how you usually react when you are angry.

Consider your immediate behaviors, thoughts, or actions.







Write down three anger management techniques you can use the next time you feel angry.

Refer to the techniques discussed in the video and class discussion, such as deep breathing or taking a timeout.







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Reading

Understanding Anger

This reading material explains the nature of anger, different types of anger, and common triggers.

Understanding Anger

Anger is a natural emotion that everyone experiences from time to time. It can range from mild irritation to intense fury and can be caused by various situations and experiences.

Types of Anger

  1. Passive-Aggressive Anger: This type of anger is often hidden and indirect. Instead of expressing frustration openly, a person might use sarcasm or give someone the silent treatment.
  2. Explosive Anger: This is when someone has a sudden and intense outburst of rage, often over a seemingly small issue. It can be very destructive and frightening to others.
  3. Chronic Anger: This is a persistent state of anger that can affect a person's overall mood and outlook on life. It can lead to long-term issues like anxiety and depression.

Common Triggers

  • Being treated unfairly
  • Losing in a game
  • Being misunderstood
  • Physical discomfort
  • Stressful situations

Understanding the type of anger and its triggers is the first step in learning how to manage it effectively.

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Quiz

Anger Management Recap Quiz

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