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The Impact of Words: Exploring Teasing

Lesson Plan

The Impact of Words: Exploring Teasing

Understand the effects of teasing

In this lesson, students will explore the effects of teasing through group discussions and interactive scenarios. The lesson aims to foster a supportive classroom environment by encouraging students to reflect on their words' impact. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and awareness of their language, promoting a positive and inclusive atmosphere.

Audience

4th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand the effects of teasing

Materials

Discussion Questions, Scenario Cards, and Worksheet: Reflecting on Teasing

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what teasing means.
  • Ask students if they have ever been teased or seen someone being teased.
  • Explain the importance of understanding the impact of our words.

Step 2

Group Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a conversation about teasing.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Highlight the importance of empathy and kindness.

Step 3

Interactive Scenarios

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute scenario cards.
  • Each group acts out a scenario involving teasing and discusses the feelings involved.
  • Groups share their scenarios and reflections with the class.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet titled 'Reflecting on Teasing'.
  • Students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on how teasing affects others.
  • Discuss answers as a class, emphasizing key takeaways.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the main points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can use kind words in their daily interactions.
  • End with a positive affirmation about creating a supportive classroom environment.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Teasing

A set of questions to guide a discussion on the impact of teasing.

What is teasing, and how does it make people feel?

Encourage students to think about both the teaser and the person being teased.







Have you ever seen someone being teased? How did it affect them?

Discuss the emotional impact and possible long-term effects.







Why is it important to be mindful of our words?

Highlight the power of words and the importance of empathy.







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Worksheet

Scenario Cards: Teasing

Printable cards with scenarios for students to act out and discuss.




A student is teased about their clothes.







A student is teased for their accent.







A student is teased for their interests.







A student is teased for their appearance.




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Worksheet

Worksheet: Reflecting on Teasing

A worksheet for students to reflect on the effects of teasing.

Describe a time when you saw someone being teased. How did it make you feel?








What are some kind words you can use instead of teasing?








How can you help someone who is being teased?








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