Lesson Plan
Real Talk Decisions Facilitation Plan
Guide 7th graders through real-life social media and friendship scenarios to practice CASEL Responsible Decision-Making skills and commit to a personal action pledge.
Students face daily choices that impact relationships and well-being. This lesson builds practical decision-making habits, boosting confidence and social responsibility.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Poll
5 minutes
Step 2
Scenario Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Safe-Space Sharing
10 minutes
Step 4
Action Pledge Journal
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Scenario 1: The Rumor Machine
Scenario 2: Chat Pressure
Scenario 3: Photo Tag Dilemma
Scenario 4: Excluding a Friend
Scenario 5: Viral Trend Dilemma
Warm Up
Discussion
Cool Down
