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Pause and Think: Mastering Self-Control

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Lesson Plan

Pause and Think: Mastering Self-Control

Stop and think before making decisions

This lesson focuses on teaching students the importance of self-control and decision-making through engaging activities and discussions. By understanding the concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain, students will learn practical strategies to manage their emotions and make thoughtful decisions. This lesson is crucial for fostering a respectful classroom environment and helping students develop essential life skills.

Audience

Students struggling with self-control

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Project-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Why Do We Lose Control of Our Emotions?, Discussion Questions, Self-Control Activity Instructions, Worksheet: Self-Control Scenarios, Exit Ticket: Self-Control Reflection, and Answer Key for Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they've ever acted without thinking and how it made them feel.
  • Introduce the concept of self-control and its importance in making respectful decisions.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to reflect on the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to self-control.

Step 4

Activity: Self-Control Practice

8 mins

  • Conduct a simple activity where students practice stopping and thinking before acting.
  • Use scenarios from the worksheet to role-play and discuss possible outcomes.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

3 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet with self-control scenarios.
  • Have students complete it individually, thinking about how they would handle each situation.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they've learned about self-control.
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Discussion

Self-Control Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the video and personal experiences with self-control.

What did you learn about the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain?

Discuss how these parts of the brain affect our emotions and decision-making.







Can you think of a time when you 'flipped your lid'? What happened?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and how they could handle them differently.







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Worksheet

Self-Control Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios to help students think about how to apply self-control in different situations.

You want to shout out an answer in class, but the teacher hasn't called on you. What do you do?

Think about how you can show respect to your teacher and classmates.







Your friend is talking to you during a lesson, and you want to respond. What should you consider?

Consider the importance of focusing on the lesson and how to handle the situation respectfully.







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Quiz

Self-Control Reflection Exit Ticket

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Answer Key

Self-Control Worksheet Answer Key

The answer key provides guidance on how to approach the scenarios in the worksheet.

You want to shout out an answer in class, but the teacher hasn't called on you. What do you do?

Raise your hand and wait.
Consider raising your hand and waiting to be called on to show respect.

Your friend is talking to you during a lesson, and you want to respond. What should you consider?

Politely ask your friend to wait until after class.
Think about the importance of focusing on the lesson and politely asking your friend to wait until after class.

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