Respect and Reflect

Stacey Hersch

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Respectful Reflections

Help the student understand and practice respect for self and others through guided reflective activities and discussions.

Developing respect builds essential social-emotional skills that promote personal growth and positive relationships.

Audience

6th Grade Student

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Use reflective activities, a slide-deck discussion, and guided social story-making.

Materials

Respectful Reflections, Understanding Respect (Slide-Deck), and Respect Talk (Discussion)

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Review the Respectful Reflections lesson plan to understand the session's flow.
Familiarize yourself with the Understanding Respect (Slide-Deck) slides to guide discussion points.
Prepare questions for the Respect Talk (Discussion) to encourage reflective dialogue.

Step 1

Introduction and Reflection

7 minutes

Start with a brief introduction explaining the importance of respect for self and others.
Ask the student to reflect on a time they felt respected or disrespected.
Use guided prompts from the Respectful Reflections material.

Step 2

Slide-Deck Review

8 minutes

Present key slides from the Understanding Respect (Slide-Deck) focusing on examples and scenarios.
Engage the student by asking what they think respect looks like in everyday situations.

Step 3

Discussion Activity

5 minutes

Lead a discussion using the Respect Talk (Discussion) guide.
Encourage the student to share ideas on how to show respect to themselves and others.
Summarize key points from their responses.

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Slide Deck

What is Respect?

Respect means valuing yourself and others, treating everyone with kindness, and listening carefully to what others say.

Introduce the concept of respect. Explain that respect involves valuing oneself and others. Share relatable examples such as listening when someone is speaking and acknowledging others' feelings. Ask the student what respect means to them.

Everyday Respect

• Listening when someone is speaking
• Using polite words such as 'please' and 'thank you'
• Treating others kindly even in disagreements

Provide examples of respectful behavior in everyday scenarios. Ask prompting questions to encourage critical thinking such as: 'How do you feel when someone listens to you?' and 'What might you do if you see someone being treated unfairly?'

Scenario Example

Imagine a classmate is upset because they were left out of a game. Showing respect means inviting them to join and listening to how they feel.

Illustrate a scenario where a student practices respect. Encourage the student to think about how they would respond. Include reflection questions like 'What would you do in this situation?'

Reflect & Share

Reflect on these ideas:

What does respect mean to you?
How can you show respect to friends, family, and yourself?

Summarize the key points about respect and prompt the student for a final reflection. Ask them to share one way they can show respect in their own life.

Discussion

Respect Talk Discussion Guide

This discussion aims to help you explore and express your thoughts about respect. Use these guiding questions to reflect on your personal experiences and the ways you show respect to both yourself and others.

Opening Questions

What does respect mean to you?
Can you share a time when someone showed you respect? How did it make you feel?

Exploring Respect for Others

Think of a situation where you saw someone being respectful. What actions made that person respectful?
How can you show respect to your classmates and teachers in your everyday life?

Self-Reflection and Personal Growth

In what ways can you show respect to yourself? Why is self-respect important?
Can you think of an instance where you might not have felt respected? What would you do differently to express respect for yourself or the other person?

Wrap-Up Questions

After thinking about these questions, what is one concrete way you will practice respect this week?
Is there a new idea about respect that you discovered during our discussion?

Feel free to take your time and share as much as you are comfortable with. Your thoughts and experiences are important and help build a respectful community.