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Quick Connect: Building Supportive Bonds

Lesson Plan

Quick Connect: Building Supportive Bonds

Foster supportive relationships

In this lesson, 9th graders will engage in quick activities to build supportive relationships. Through ice-breakers and paired discussions, students will practice active listening and empathy, which are crucial skills for developing strong connections with peers. This lesson is important as it helps students feel more connected and supported in their school environment, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

20 mins

Approach

Foster supportive relationships

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, and Discussion Questions Attachment

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to build supportive relationships through fun activities.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of active listening and empathy in forming strong connections.

Step 2

Ice-Breaker Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute post-it notes and pens to each student.
  • Ask students to write down one interesting fact about themselves.
  • Collect the notes and read them aloud, having students guess who each fact belongs to.

Step 3

Paired Discussion

8 mins

  • Pair students up and provide them with discussion questions from the attachment.
  • Encourage students to practice active listening by maintaining eye contact and responding thoughtfully.
  • Rotate pairs after 4 minutes to allow students to interact with different peers.

Step 4

Closure

4 mins

  • Gather students and ask them to share one thing they learned about a peer.
  • Reflect on how active listening and empathy can strengthen relationships.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to continue practicing these skills.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions designed to facilitate paired discussions, encouraging students to practice active listening and empathy.

What is something you are passionate about?

Encourage students to listen actively and ask follow-up questions.







Describe a time when someone supported you. How did it make you feel?

Guide students to reflect on the emotions involved and the impact of support.







What is one thing you would like to achieve this year?

Prompt students to share their goals and listen to their partner's aspirations.







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