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.

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Prep

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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

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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

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Warm Up

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Rubric

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Cool Down

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Truth or Tale

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