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Problem Size and Emotional Response

Lesson Plan

Problem Size and Emotional Response

Identify problem size and respond emotionally

This lesson helps students identify the size of a problem and choose an appropriate emotional response. Through experiential and game-based learning, students will engage in activities that simulate real-life scenarios, allowing them to practice and verbalize their emotional responses. This lesson is crucial for developing emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills.

Audience

6th Grade Male

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

List of problem scenarios, Printable cards with emotional responses, Exit ticket, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the concept of problem size (big vs. little problems).
  • Explain the importance of choosing an appropriate emotional response.
  • Share the lesson objective with the students.

Step 2

Experiential Activity

10 minutes

  • Present students with a list of problem scenarios (e.g., non-preferred task, criticism).
  • Ask students to determine the size of each problem (big or little).
  • Encourage students to verbalize an appropriate emotional response for each scenario.

Step 3

Game-Based Learning

5 minutes

  • Use printable cards with different emotional responses.
  • Play a matching game where students match the problem scenario to the appropriate emotional response card.
  • Discuss why certain responses are more suitable for specific problems.

Step 4

Discussion

3 minutes

  • Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions to reflect on the activity.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 minutes

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute exit tickets for students to complete, assessing their understanding of problem size and emotional responses.
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Discussion

Problem Size and Emotional Response

A discussion to reflect on the activities and understand the importance of identifying problem size and choosing appropriate emotional responses.

What makes a problem big or little?

Guide students to think about the impact and consequences of the problem.







Why is it important to choose the right emotional response?

Discuss how appropriate responses can help manage emotions and resolve problems effectively.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Problem Size

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Worksheet

Printable Cards: Emotional Responses

These printable cards feature various emotional responses to help students match problem scenarios to appropriate responses during the game-based learning activity.




Take a deep breath







Talk to a friend







Ask for help







Count to ten







Walk away







Stay calm







Express your feelings







Think of a solution







Laugh it off







Ignore it




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