Lesson Plan

Social Detective Journey - Session 1

Introduce the concept of a “Social Detective” and develop the student’s ability to observe and identify basic social clues such as facial expressions and tone of voice through interactive discussion, worksheet practice, and a matching game.

Understanding social clues is foundational for social thinking; this session helps the student begin noticing and interpreting nonverbal signals, a key step in social communication and self-awareness.

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Hook and Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Explain Social Clues

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

4 minutes

Step 4

Hands-On Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Social Detective Game

3 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Rubric

1 minute

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Slide Deck

Welcome, Social Detective!

What is a Detective?

Meet Your "Social Detective"

Social Clues: Facial Expressions

Clues: Tone & Body Language

Practice: Spot the Clues

Great Job, Detective!

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Script

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Discussion

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Game

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Rubric

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Social Detective Journey

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