Lesson Plan
Personal Behavior Detective Plan
Students will identify personal behavioral triggers and functions, reflect on their own experiences, and develop a self‐monitoring plan to manage future situations.
Understanding one’s triggers and why behaviors occur builds self‐awareness, empowers students to use coping strategies, and reduces disruptive incidents by addressing root causes.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Prep
10 minutes
Step 1
Anticipatory Set
5 minutes
Step 2
Guided Practice
15 minutes
Step 3
Independent Work
15 minutes
Step 4
Closure
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Spot the Trigger!
Objectives
What Is a Trigger?
Common Triggers
More Examples
Trigger Mapping Framework
Visual Example
Summary & Next Steps

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