Reflecting on Personal Actions

Deidra Winn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Reflecting on Personal Actions

Understanding Impact on Others

This lesson helps students understand how their personal actions can impact the perception of others. Through direct instruction, guided practice, and a reflective writing activity, students will explore the importance of self-awareness and empathy in their interactions. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that foster positive relationships and responsible decision-making.

Audience

8th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Materials

Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

Teacher says: "Today, we're going to talk about how our actions can affect how others see us. Have you ever thought about how what you do might change someone's opinion of you? Let's explore that together."

Step 2

We Will, I Will Statement

1 min

Teacher says: "We will explore how our actions impact others' perceptions. I will reflect on a personal experience where my actions influenced how others perceived me."

Step 3

Direct Instruction

3 mins

Teacher says: "Think about a time when someone was really kind to you. How did that make you feel about them? Now, think about a time when someone was rude. Did that change your opinion of them? Our actions, like being kind or rude, can really shape how others see us. Even things like our body language or tone of voice can make a big difference."
Example: "Imagine you're in a group project. If you contribute ideas and listen to others, your group might see you as a leader. But if you ignore their ideas, they might see you as uncooperative."

Step 4

Guided Practice

2 mins

Teacher says: "Let's consider a scenario together. Imagine a student who always helps others with their homework. How might this action affect how their classmates perceive them?"
Encourage students: "Think about the positive traits this action might highlight, like being helpful or reliable. How could this influence their relationships with classmates?"

Step 5

Reflective Writing Activity

2 mins

Teacher says: "Take a moment to think about a time when your actions might have changed how someone saw you. Write about it on your Reflection Worksheet. What did you learn from that experience? How might you act differently in the future?"

Step 6

Closure

1 min

Teacher says: "Today, we learned that our actions can really impact how others see us. Let's try to be more mindful of our actions and think about how they might be perceived by others. This can help us build better relationships."

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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on a personal experience where their actions impacted others' perceptions.

Describe a situation where your actions influenced how others perceived you.

Think about a time when you acted in a way that surprised or disappointed someone.

What did you learn from this experience about the impact of your actions?

Consider how you might change your behavior in the future.

How can being aware of your actions help you in your relationships?

Reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding in interactions.