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Discussion
Group Discussion Questions for Social Skills
These questions are designed to facilitate a group discussion about the video and help students reflect on their own social skills.
What are some key tips you learned from the video about breaking the ice?
Encourage students to recall specific tips and discuss how they can be applied in real-life situations.
Can you think of a time when you successfully started a conversation with someone new? What did you do?
Help students reflect on past experiences and identify successful strategies they used.
How can active listening improve your social interactions?
Discuss the importance of listening in conversations and how it can lead to more meaningful interactions.
Worksheet
Printable Cards for Group Role-Playing
These cards contain different social scenarios for students to practice starting conversations and applying social skills in groups.
You are at a school event and see someone standing alone. How do you start a conversation?
You meet a new student in your class. What do you say to introduce yourself?
You want to join a group of students playing a game. How do you approach them?
You are in a group discussion and want to share your opinion. How do you do it?
Lesson Plan
Social Skills Group Adventure
Social Skill Development
This group counseling session focuses on enhancing social skills through engaging activities and a video component. The session is designed to help students develop confidence in social interactions, improve communication skills, and understand the importance of active listening. By using Game-Based Learning strategies, the session aims to make learning social skills fun and interactive, encouraging students to apply these skills in real-life situations.
Audience
8th Grade Group Counseling Session
Time
45 min
Approach
Game-Based Learning
Materials
Video: How to Break the Ice, Group Discussion Questions, and Printable Cards for Group Role-Playing
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
Step 2
Video Viewing
6 mins
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 mins
Step 4
Group Role-Playing Game
20 mins
Step 5
Closure
4 mins