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Social Skills Boost

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Angela Hamberlin

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Social Skills Boost

Enhance Social Skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing social skills among students in grades 7-9 through interactive activities. It aims to improve communication, teamwork, and empathy, which are crucial for personal and academic success. By engaging in these activities, students will learn to better understand and collaborate with their peers, fostering a positive classroom environment.

Audience

Grades 7-9

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Enhance Social Skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Play Scenarios, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of social skills in everyday life.
  • Ask students to share examples of good social skills they have observed or practiced.

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a role-play scenario card.
  • Instruct groups to act out their scenarios, focusing on effective communication and teamwork.
  • After each role-play, have a brief discussion on what social skills were demonstrated.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the prepared discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the role-play activity.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they felt during the activity and what they learned.

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the reflection worksheet to each student.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet, reflecting on their personal social skills and areas for improvement.
  • Conclude the lesson by summarizing key points and encouraging students to practice these skills daily.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on social skills after the role-play activity.

What social skills did you observe during the role-play?

Encourage students to identify specific skills like active listening, empathy, and clear communication.







How did it feel to work in a group during the role-play?

Discuss the dynamics of teamwork and how different roles contribute to success.







What challenges did you face in communicating with your peers?

Explore common communication barriers and strategies to overcome them.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with different scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on social skills.





Scenario 1: Planning a group project with diverse opinions.








Scenario 2: Resolving a misunderstanding between friends.








Scenario 3: Introducing a new student to the class.








Scenario 4: Collaborating on a team sport or activity.




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Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their social skills and identify areas for improvement.

Describe a social skill you used today and how it helped you.








Identify one social skill you would like to improve and why.








Reflect on a time when effective communication made a difference in your interactions.








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