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.

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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

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Voice Matters: Debate & Discuss

Session Objectives

Ground Rules

Selecting Top Issues

Debate Roles & Structure

Evidence & Rebuttal

Transition to Solution Brainstorm

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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