Lesson Plan
Respectful Crew Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define respect and collaboration, practice respectful interactions through a name-and-toss activity, and identify key respectful behaviors in classroom scenarios.
Building respect and collaboration skills fosters empathy, trust, and teamwork, creating a positive classroom community where all students feel valued and engaged.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Name & Respect Toss
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Defining Respect & Collaboration
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity & Cool-Down: Respectful Scenarios
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Respectful Crew Session 1
Warm-Up: Name & Respect Toss
Defining Respect & Collaboration
Why Respect Matters for Collaboration
Activity: Respectful Scenarios
Cool-Down & Closing
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Worksheet
Warm Up
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Respectful Crew Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will strengthen active listening and clear communication by practicing paraphrasing in pairs, analyzing communication scenarios, and reflecting on personal listening goals.
Effective listening and clear communication are key to respectful collaboration, building trust and ensuring every voice is heard in group work.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Active Listening Exchange
5 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Elements of Clear Communication
4 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Communication Scenarios
5 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
1 minute
Slide Deck
Respectful Crew Session 2
Warm-Up: Active Listening Exchange
Elements of Clear Communication
Activity: Communication Scenarios
Cool-Down & Reflection
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Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Respectful Crew Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn a four-step conflict resolution model, practice resolving disagreements through paired role-plays, and give constructive feedback to maintain respect during conflicts.
Structured conflict resolution empowers students to handle disagreements constructively, preserve positive relationships, and strengthen a respectful classroom community.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Check
3 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Conflict Resolution Steps
4 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Conflict Scenarios
6 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Respectful Crew Session 3
Warm-Up: Emotion Check
Four Steps to Resolve Conflict
Activity: Conflict Role-Play Scenarios
Cool-Down & Reflection
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Worksheet
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Respectful Crew Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their growth in respect and collaboration, co-create class norms, and design a collaborative poster showcasing those norms.
Reviewing progress and establishing shared norms fosters student ownership of respectful behaviors and celebrates their collaborative achievements.
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5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Reflect & Share
3 minutes
Step 2
Discussion: Establish Class Norms
4 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Collaborative Poster Creation
6 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down & Celebration
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Respectful Crew Session 4
Warm-Up: Reflect & Share
Our Respectful Crew Norms
Collaborative Poster Creation
Cool-Down & Celebration
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