Lesson Plan
Truth or Tale Lesson Plan
Students will quickly build rapport with the school counselor by playing a fast-paced Two Truths and One Lie icebreaker, practice listening and questioning skills, and learn to identify a trusted adult in their school.
This condensed lesson rapidly breaks the ice, fosters a supportive climate, encourages engagement with counseling services, and strengthens peer connections in just 15 minutes.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Technology
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Overview
2 minutes
Step 2
Counselor’s Two Truths and One Lie
3 minutes
Step 3
Student Pair Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Class Debrief
2 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
1 minute

Slide Deck
Truth or Tale: Two Truths and One Lie
How to Play & My Statements
Reveal & More About Me
Student Pair Activity
Whole-Class Debrief & Exit Ticket

Worksheet


Warm Up


Rubric


Cool Down

