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Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting on My Day

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Lesson Plan

Mirror, Mirror: Reflecting on My Day

Self-reflection and behavior analysis

In this lesson, students will engage in a guided self-reflection activity to examine their actions and emotions from the past day. They will learn to identify positive and negative behaviors and understand their consequences. This lesson is important as it helps students develop self-awareness and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for personal growth and responsible decision-making.

Audience

Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Self-reflection and behavior analysis

Materials

Discussion Guide, Reflection Worksheet, Pens, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of self-reflection.
  • Explain how reflecting on our actions and emotions can help us grow and make better decisions.

Step 2

Guided Reflection Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the Reflection Worksheet to each student.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, prompting them to think about their actions and emotions from the past day.
  • Encourage them to identify one positive and one negative behavior and consider the consequences of each.

Step 3

Group Discussion

7 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the reflections.
  • Encourage students to share their insights and learn from each other's experiences.

Step 4

Closure

3 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Encourage students to practice self-reflection regularly to enhance their personal growth.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on self-reflection and behavior analysis.

What is one positive behavior you identified from yesterday?

Encourage students to think about actions that had a positive impact on themselves or others.







What is one negative behavior you identified from yesterday?

Guide students to consider actions that may have had negative consequences and how they can improve.







How did these behaviors affect your day?

Discuss the immediate and long-term effects of their actions on their mood and interactions.







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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through a self-reflection exercise to analyze their actions and emotions from the past day.

Describe one positive action you took yesterday.








Describe one negative action you took yesterday.








What were the consequences of these actions?








How did you feel about these actions?








What can you do differently in the future?








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