Lesson Plan
Pause and Plan Lesson Plan
Help the student pause before reacting, consider consequences of her actions, and practice calming coping skills to reduce impulsive anger.
Impulsive anger can lead to harmful consequences and strained relationships. This lesson reinforces known coping skills by giving the student structured practice in pausing and planning before acting.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Reading
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 3
Worksheet Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Game: Pause and Decide
5 minutes
Step 5
Quiz and Wrap-Up
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Pause and Plan
Objectives
Story: Mia’s Pause
Comprehension Questions
Guided Discussion
Worksheet Activity
Game: Pause and Decide
Quiz & Wrap-Up
Key Takeaways

Script


Reading


Worksheet


Game


Discussion


Quiz
Pause and Plan Quiz
