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Respectful Disagreement & Advocacy

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Lesson Plan

Respectful Disagreement & Advocacy

Disagreeing Respectfully & Advocating

This lesson focuses on teaching students how to disagree respectfully and advocate for others. Through game-based and collaborative learning strategies, students will explore the impact of word choice, tone, and body language on discussions and relationships. The lesson includes a Kahoot quiz for review, group activities, and an exit ticket to assess understanding and goals. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Middle School Behavioral Cluster

Time

57 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Kahoot quiz link, Discussion questions, Group activity instructions, and Exit ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of respectful disagreement and advocacy.
  • Introduce the lesson objectives and activities.

Step 2

Kahoot Quiz

15 mins

  • Conduct a 50-question Kahoot quiz to review key concepts from the semester.
  • Encourage students to discuss answers and reasoning with peers.

Step 3

Group Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with scenarios to role-play respectful disagreement and advocacy.
  • Encourage students to focus on word choice, tone, and body language.

Step 4

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a class discussion on the group activity.
  • Use discussion questions to guide students in reflecting on their experiences and learning.

Step 5

Closure & Exit Ticket

7 mins

  • Distribute exit tickets for students to reflect on their learning and set goals.
  • Collect exit tickets and provide feedback.
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Quiz

Kahoot Quiz

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a class discussion on respectful disagreement and advocacy.

What are some attributes of disagreeing respectfully?

Encourage students to think about listening, empathy, and calm communication.







How can you advocate for someone in a challenging situation?

Discuss strategies like speaking up, offering support, and being a role model.







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Worksheet

Exit Ticket

A reflection tool for students to assess their understanding and set goals.

Describe a time you disagreed respectfully. What did you learn?








How will you advocate for others in the future?








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