Lesson Plan
Voice Empowerment Guide
Facilitate a 40-minute small-group session empowering 9th graders to voice concerns and collaboratively debate and propose solutions to improve their school climate.
This lesson builds critical speaking, listening, and problem-solving skills, encourages student agency, and fosters a more inclusive, positive school environment.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Issue Pitch Round
10 minutes
Step 3
Debate & Discussion
15 minutes
Step 4
Solution Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 5
Action Commitment & Cool-Down
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Voice Matters: Debate & Discuss
Session Objectives
Ground Rules
Selecting Top Issues
Debate Roles & Structure
Evidence & Rebuttal
Transition to Solution Brainstorm

Discussion


Activity


Cool Down

