Lesson Plan
Perspective Power-Up Plan
A 21-session individual intervention empowering 8th graders to strengthen problem-solving, perspective-taking, and positive behaviors through guided discussions, interactive activities, games, and reflective practice.
This program builds essential social-emotional skills, helping students understand others’ viewpoints, navigate challenges effectively, and adopt expected behaviors in real-life situations.
Audience
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
60 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Program Introduction
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Recognizing Emotions
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Understanding Others’ Feelings
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Problem-Solving Framework
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Perspective-Taking Scenarios
30 minutes
Step 6
Session 6: Role-Play Practice
30 minutes
Step 7
Session 7: Thoughts vs. Feelings
30 minutes
Step 8
Session 8: Challenging Assumptions
30 minutes
Step 9
Session 9: Empathy-Building Activity
30 minutes
Step 10
Session 10: Conflict Analysis
30 minutes
Step 11
Session 11: Brainstorming Solutions
30 minutes
Step 12
Session 12: Evaluating Solutions
30 minutes
Step 13
Session 13: Behavior Scripting
30 minutes
Step 14
Session 14: Personal Situation Practice I
30 minutes
Step 15
Session 15: Personal Situation Practice II
30 minutes
Step 16
Session 16: Managing Triggers
30 minutes
Step 17
Session 17: Routine for Expected Behaviors
30 minutes
Step 18
Session 18: Game-Based Skills Review
30 minutes
Step 19
Session 19: Reflective Discussion
30 minutes
Step 20
Session 20: Final Scenario Challenge
30 minutes
Step 21
Session 21: Program Wrap-Up & Next Steps
30 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Program Introduction
Session 2: Recognizing Emotions
Session 4: Problem-Solving Framework
Session 5: Perspective-Taking Scenarios
Session 6: Role-Play Practice
Session 7: Thoughts vs. Feelings
Session 8: Challenging Assumptions
Session 9: Empathy-Building Activity
Session 10: Conflict Analysis
Session 11: Brainstorming Solutions
Session 12: Evaluating Solutions
Session 13: Behavior Scripting
Session 14: Personal Situation Practice I
Session 15: Personal Situation Practice II
Session 16: Managing Triggers
Session 17: Routine for Expected Behaviors
Session 18: Game-Based Skills Review
Session 19: Reflective Discussion
Session 20: Final Scenario Challenge
Session 21: Program Wrap-Up & Next Steps
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