Understanding Perspectives Through Play

Melissa Fernandes

Tier 2

Lesson Plan

Understanding Perspectives Through Play

Understanding Others' Perspectives

This lesson aims to help fourth-grade girls with autism understand the perspectives of others by recognizing cues such as body language, tone of voice, and words. Through a combination of video and role-playing activities, students will learn to interpret social cues and develop empathy. This lesson is crucial for enhancing social interactions and building respectful relationships.

Audience

Fourth Grade Girls with Autism

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Role-playing scenario cards, and Reflection discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by explaining the importance of understanding others' perspectives.
Introduce the video 'Respecting Each Other in School' to set the context for the lesson.
Watch the video together.

Step 2

Video Discussion

5 mins

Discuss the key points from the video:
- How did the characters show respect or disrespect?
- What were the consequences of their actions?
- How could they have acted differently?

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with role-playing scenario cards.
Instruct students to act out the scenarios, focusing on using body language, tone of voice, and words to convey feelings.
Encourage students to guess what the characters might be feeling or thinking based on the cues.

Step 4

Reflection and Closure

5 mins

Gather students for a group reflection.
Ask students to share what they learned about understanding others' perspectives.
Discuss how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain scenarios for students to act out, focusing on using body language, tone of voice, and words to convey feelings.

Scenario 1: A friend is sad because they lost their favorite toy.

Scenario 2: Someone is excited about their birthday party.

Scenario 3: A classmate is nervous about speaking in front of the class.

Scenario 4: A student is angry because someone cut in line.

Scenario 5: A peer is confused about a new game rule.

Scenario 6: A student is happy because they received a compliment.

Scenario 7: A friend is frustrated because they can't solve a puzzle.

Scenario 8: Someone is scared because of a loud noise.

Scenario 9: A classmate is proud after winning a game.

Scenario 10: A peer is disappointed because they didn't get chosen for a team.

Discussion

Reflection Discussion Questions

These questions guide the reflection discussion to help students articulate their understanding of others' perspectives.

What did you learn about understanding others' feelings?

Encourage students to think about the different cues they noticed during the role-playing activity.

How can you tell what someone else is feeling?

Discuss the importance of body language, tone of voice, and words.

Why is it important to understand how others feel?

Highlight the role of empathy in building friendships and resolving conflicts.