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Social Skills in Action: Problem Solving Scenarios

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Lesson Plan

Social Skills in Action: Problem Solving Scenarios

Build social skills and empathy

In this lesson, students will engage in role-playing activities that present social scenarios requiring problem-solving and communication. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential social skills and empathy, which are crucial for their personal and social development.

Audience

High School ASD Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Build social skills and empathy

Materials

Role-play Scenario Cards, Discussion Prompts, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of social skills and empathy.
  • Explain the day's activity: role-playing scenarios to practice problem-solving and communication.

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

30 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute role-play scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to act out the scenarios, focusing on problem-solving and effective communication.
  • Encourage students to think about different perspectives and solutions.

Step 3

Group Discussion

15 mins

  • Reconvene as a whole class.
  • Use discussion prompts to guide a conversation about the scenarios.
  • Discuss what strategies worked well and what could be improved.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these skills in real-life situations.
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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

These cards contain different social scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on problem-solving and communication.





You see a classmate sitting alone during lunch. What do you do?








A friend is upset because they lost their favorite book. How can you help?








You and a friend disagree on what game to play. How do you resolve it?








A new student joins your class and seems shy. How can you make them feel welcome?




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Discussion

Discussion Prompts

These prompts are designed to facilitate a discussion on the role-playing scenarios, focusing on problem-solving and empathy.

What strategies did you use to solve the problem in your scenario?

Encourage students to share different approaches and discuss their effectiveness.







How did you feel when you were role-playing your scenario?

Discuss the emotions involved and how they relate to real-life situations.







What did you learn about empathy from this activity?

Highlight the importance of understanding others' perspectives and feelings.







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