Respectful Adventures

Kimberly Gordon

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Respectful Adventures

Understanding Respect

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of respect through engaging activities and discussions. They will read the fable "The Lion and the Mouse" to understand the importance of kindness and respect, even in unexpected situations. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop empathy and social skills, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Experiential Learning

Materials

Reading: The Lion and the Mouse, Worksheet: Respectful Actions, Reading: Respect in Our Lives, Discussion: What is Respect?, Activity: Respect Role-Play, Exit Ticket: Respect Reflection, and Quiz: Respect Check

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what respect means to the students.
Introduce the fable "The City Mouse and The Country Mouse" and explain that it will show different ways of life and the importance of respect.

Step 2

Video Viewing

8 mins

Play the fable "The City Mouse and The Country Mouse".
Ask students to pay attention to how respect is shown in different scenarios.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

Discuss the fable using questions from the "What is Respect?" discussion guide.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and examples of respect they have seen or experienced.

Step 4

Activity

7 mins

Conduct a role-play activity where students act out scenarios showing respect and disrespect.
Use the "Respect Role-Play" activity guide to facilitate the session.

Step 5

Closure

3 mins

Distribute the "Respect Reflection" exit ticket for students to complete.
Collect the exit tickets and briefly review the key points of the lesson.

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Worksheet

Respectful Actions Worksheet

This worksheet helps students identify and reflect on respectful actions in various scenarios.

List three ways you can show respect at school.

Think about how you interact with teachers and classmates.

Describe a time when someone showed you respect.

Consider how it made you feel.

Why is it important to respect personal space?

Think about how you feel when someone is too close.

Reading

Respect in Our Lives

This reading passage explains the importance of respect in everyday life and how it affects our interactions with others.

Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire her and treat her well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or police officer — or being older — like a grandparent. You show respect by being polite and kind. Respect is important because it helps us get along with others and creates a positive environment.

Discussion

What is Respect?

This discussion helps students explore the concept of respect and its importance in their lives.

What does respect mean to you?

Encourage students to think about how they feel when they are respected.

Can you think of a time when you showed respect to someone?

Ask students to share specific examples and how it affected the situation.

Why is it important to respect others' personal space?

Discuss the concept of personal boundaries and comfort.

Worksheet

Respect Role-Play Activity

These cards contain scenarios for students to act out, demonstrating respect and disrespect.

You see a friend drop their books. What do you do?

Someone is talking while you are speaking. How do you handle it?

A classmate is sitting alone at lunch. What can you do?

You accidentally bump into someone. What should you say?

Quiz

Respect Reflection Exit Ticket

Reading

The Lion and the Mouse

This reading provides a written version of the classic fable, illustrating the themes of kindness and respect through the interaction between a lion and a mouse.

Once upon a time, a great lion lay asleep in the forest. A little mouse, running through the forest, accidentally ran across the lion's nose and woke him up. The lion grabbed the mouse with his huge paw and opened his big jaws to swallow him.

"Please, please let me go," begged the mouse. "If you let me go, I will surely repay you one day."

The lion laughed at the idea of a tiny mouse helping him, but he was in a good mood and let the mouse go.

A few days later, the lion was caught in a hunter's net. He roared and struggled, but he couldn't break free. The mouse heard the lion's cries and came to help. He gnawed through the ropes with his sharp teeth and set the lion free.

"You laughed at the idea of me helping you," said the mouse, "but now you see that even a little mouse can help a great lion."

The lion was grateful and learned that kindness and respect can come from the most unexpected places.