Lesson Plan
Respectful Collaborators Plan
Students will build awareness of tone and develop skills for respectful communication through readings, activities, games, and role-plays, culminating in a peer collaboration project.
Understanding tone and respectful language helps students navigate social interactions, fosters empathy, and supports positive peer relationships—especially important for special education learners who benefit from explicit guidance.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
30 minutes
Step 1
Session 1: Introduction to Tone Awareness
30 minutes
Step 2
Session 2: Identifying Tone in Language
30 minutes
Step 3
Session 3: Practicing Respectful Communication
30 minutes
Step 4
Session 4: Tone Match Game
30 minutes
Step 5
Session 5: Culminating Project & Assessment
30 minutes

Slide Deck
Respectful Collaborators
Objectives
What is Tone?
What is Respectful Communication?
Warm-Up Examples: Identifying Tone
Series Overview
Session 1: Introduction to Tone Awareness
Session 2: Identifying Tone in Language
Session 3: Practicing Respectful Communication
Session 4: Tone Match Game
Session 5: Culminating Project & Assessment

Script


Reading


Worksheet


Game


Discussion


Quiz
Respectful Language Use Quiz

Answer Key


Project Guide

