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Understanding Social Cues

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Lesson Plan

Understanding Social Cues

Recognize basic social cues

This lesson helps students with learning disabilities understand basic social cues and recognize feelings through simple activities and guided discussions. By engaging in a video, activity, and discussion, students will develop empathy and improve their social interactions, which are crucial skills for personal and professional success.

Audience

12th Grade Social Skills Group

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: Emotional Intelligence, Simplified Discussion Questions, Simplified Activity Worksheet, Visual Aids, Pens and Paper, Role-Playing Scenario Cards, and True or False Quiz

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Introduce the topic of social cues using simple language and visual aids.
  • Explain the lesson's objectives and activities in a clear and concise manner.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Guided Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a simplified activity worksheet with basic scenarios.
  • Use visual aids to help students understand and discuss their interpretations and responses.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Provide students with role-playing scenario cards.
  • Have students act out different social situations in pairs or small groups.
  • Discuss the social cues observed and appropriate responses after each scenario.

Step 5

Guided Discussion

3 mins

  • Reconvene as a class and discuss the scenarios from the activity.
  • Use simplified discussion questions and visual aids to guide the conversation and encourage students to share their thoughts.

Step 6

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize key points from the lesson using simple language.
  • Encourage students to practice recognizing social cues in their daily interactions with visual reminders.
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Discussion

Simple Discussion on Social Cues

This discussion will help students with learning disabilities reflect on their understanding of basic social cues and how they can apply this knowledge in real-life situations.

What are some simple social cues you notice in conversations?

Use visual aids to help students think about body language and facial expressions.







How can recognizing simple social cues help you talk to others?

Discuss the importance of understanding feelings in building friendships.







Can you share a time when you didn't understand a social cue? What happened?

Encourage sharing simple experiences to highlight the importance of understanding.







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Worksheet

Simple Social Cues Activity Worksheet

This worksheet contains basic scenarios that require students to interpret social cues and discuss appropriate responses with the help of visual aids.

Scenario 1: Your friend is not smiling during a group meeting. What might this mean?








Scenario 2: Someone is talking loudly in the library. How can you ask them to be quieter?








Scenario 3: A classmate is frequently checking their phone during a conversation. What might this mean, and what can you do?








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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain general social scenarios for students to act out, helping them practice recognizing and responding to social cues.




Scenario 1: You notice a friend looking upset during lunch. How do you approach them?







Scenario 2: During a group project, one member is not participating. How do you engage them?







Scenario 3: You see someone looking confused in a new environment. How can you offer help?







Scenario 4: You see a classmate sitting alone during a school event, looking at their phone. How can you start a conversation with them?







Scenario 5: During a class discussion, a student seems hesitant to speak up. How can you encourage them to share their thoughts?







Scenario 6: You notice a friend is unusually quiet and not participating in a group activity. What steps can you take to check in with them?







Scenario 7: Two classmates are arguing over a group project decision. How can you help them resolve the conflict?







Scenario 8: During a team meeting, a colleague seems disengaged and is not contributing. How can you encourage them to participate?







Scenario 9: You notice a coworker is overwhelmed with tasks and looks stressed. How can you offer assistance?







Scenario 10: A colleague frequently interrupts during discussions. How can you address this behavior respectfully?




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Quiz

True or False Quiz on Social Cues

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