Resilience Building Through Storytelling

Roberte Souverin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Resilience Building Through Storytelling

Develop resilience through storytelling

In this lesson, students will engage in storytelling to share personal experiences of overcoming challenges. This activity aims to build resilience and foster a supportive classroom environment by allowing students to reflect on their personal growth and learn from each other's experiences. By sharing stories, students will develop a sense of empowerment and community, which is crucial for their social-emotional development.

Audience

Grades 10-12

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Develop resilience through storytelling

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet for Storytelling, and Reflection Prompts

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what resilience means.
Ask students to think about a time they faced a challenge and overcame it.
Explain the importance of resilience in personal growth and community building.

Step 2

Storytelling Activity

15 minutes

Invite students to share their personal stories of overcoming challenges.
Encourage a supportive and respectful environment where everyone feels safe to share.
Allow each student 2-3 minutes to tell their story.

Step 3

Reflection and Discussion

10 minutes

Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to reflect on the stories shared.
Discuss how these experiences contribute to personal resilience and empowerment.
Encourage students to think about how they can apply these lessons in future challenges.

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to guide a reflective discussion on resilience and personal growth after the storytelling activity.

What did you learn about resilience from the stories shared?

Encourage students to identify common themes and insights from the stories.

How can sharing personal stories help build a supportive community?

Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding in fostering a supportive environment.

What strategies did you hear that might help you in future challenges?

Highlight practical strategies and mindsets that were shared during the storytelling.

Worksheet

Storytelling Worksheet

This worksheet helps students organize their thoughts and structure their personal stories before sharing them with the class.

Describe a challenge you faced and how you overcame it.

Think about a specific event or situation that was difficult for you.

What did you learn from this experience?

Reflect on the personal growth or skills you developed.

How did this experience change your perspective or behavior?

Consider any changes in your mindset or actions as a result of overcoming the challenge.