Lesson Plan
Transition Toolkit Lesson Plan
Students will learn four key vocabulary words—resilient, adaptation, uncertainty, coping—and apply them through guided group discussions and a personal action worksheet to navigate big life transitions.
Building emotional vocabulary and coping strategies empowers 11th graders to face major changes—like college prep, internships, and new leadership roles—with confidence and resilience.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Presentation
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Discussion
10 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Resilient
Adaptation
Uncertainty
Coping
Practical Coping Strategies

Worksheet


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