Role-Playing for Resolution

Jonathan Reynolds

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Role-Playing for Resolution

Build conflict resolution skills

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing exercises to navigate peer conflicts. Through these scenarios, they will practice identifying conflicts and explore collaborative solutions, enhancing their conflict resolution skills and empathy. This lesson is crucial for developing students' social-emotional skills, helping them manage interpersonal relationships effectively.

Audience

Grades 6-8 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Build conflict resolution skills

Materials

Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet, Discussion Guide, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief discussion on what conflict is and why it's important to resolve it.
Ask students to share any experiences they have had with conflict and how they resolved it.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

20 minutes

Divide students into small groups and distribute the Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet.
Assign each group a scenario to act out, ensuring each student has a role.
Allow groups time to prepare and then present their scenarios to the class.
Encourage students to think about different ways to resolve the conflict presented.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the role-playing activity.
Discuss what strategies worked well and what could be improved.
Encourage students to reflect on how they felt during the role-play and what they learned.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Ask students to share one new thing they learned about conflict resolution.
Encourage students to apply these skills in real-life situations.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet contains various conflict scenarios for students to role-play, helping them practice conflict resolution skills.

Scenario 1: Two friends want to use the same computer at the library. How can they resolve this conflict?

Scenario 2: A group project member is not contributing equally. How should the group address this issue?

Scenario 3: Two students have a disagreement over a game rule during recess. What steps can they take to find a solution?

Discussion

Discussion Guide

This guide provides questions to facilitate a discussion on the role-playing activity, focusing on conflict resolution strategies and personal reflections.

What strategies did you find most effective in resolving the conflicts?

Encourage students to think about the different approaches used and their outcomes.

How did it feel to be in the role of someone in conflict?

Discuss the emotional aspects of conflict and how empathy can play a role in resolution.

What would you do differently next time you face a similar conflict?

Help students reflect on their learning and consider how they can apply it in real life.