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Where Do I Stand?

Lesson Plan

Where Do I Stand?

To establish a baseline of students' current ability to identify social conflicts and name appropriate coping skills or problem-solving strategies.

Understanding students' current abilities in identifying social conflicts and applying coping/problem-solving skills is essential for tailoring effective social-emotional learning interventions and supports. This pre-assessment helps teachers identify areas where students may need more targeted instruction.

Audience

7th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Through a pre-assessment quiz and a reflective journal activity.

Materials

Smartboard or Projector, Slide Deck: Where Do I Stand?, Writing materials (pen/pencil), Social Scenarios Pre-Test, and My Skills Starting Point Journal

Prep

Preparation Steps

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Goal Setting

5 minutes

  • Display Slide 1 of the Slide Deck.
    - Briefly introduce the purpose of today's lesson: to see what students already know about social conflicts and how to handle them.
    - Emphasize that this is not a graded test but a way for the teacher to understand their needs. Display Slide 2.

Step 2

Pre-Assessment Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Social Scenarios Pre-Test to each student.
    - Explain that students should read each scenario and answer the questions to the best of their ability. Reiterate that this is an individual activity and to do their best.
    - Display Slide 3 for visual instructions.
    - Circulate around the room to provide quiet support and ensure students are on task. Collect the pre-tests once completed.

Step 3

Initial Reflection: My Skills Starting Point

10 minutes

  • After collecting the pre-tests, distribute the My Skills Starting Point Journal.
    - Explain that this journal is a personal reflection about their own skills.
    - Display Slide 4 for instructions.
    - Give students ample time to write their responses.
    - Reassure students that they will have opportunities to learn and practice these skills throughout the year.

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

5 minutes

  • Display Slide 5.
    - Briefly thank students for their honest participation.
    - Explain that their responses will help the teacher plan future lessons to best support their social-emotional growth.
    - Collect journals.
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Slide Deck

Welcome! Where Do You Stand?

Today, we're going to explore what you already know about social situations and solving problems. This helps me tailor lessons just for you!

Welcome students and briefly introduce the purpose of today's session: a pre-assessment to understand their current knowledge about social conflicts and how to handle them. Emphasize it's not a test for a grade, but to help me plan future lessons better for them.

Our Goal Today

To find out what you already know about:

  • Identifying social conflicts
  • Using coping skills
  • Problem-solving strategies

No grades, just learning!

Explain that the goal is to get an honest snapshot of their current skills. Reassure them that it's okay if they don't know all the answers; that's why we're doing this!

Activity 1: Social Scenarios

You will receive a worksheet with different social situations.

Your task:

  1. Read each scenario carefully.
  2. Answer the questions to the best of your ability.

Remember: This is to see what you already know. Do your best!

Transition to the first activity: the Social Scenarios Pre-Test. Hand out the worksheets and instruct students to work individually. Remind them to read each scenario carefully.

Activity 2: My Skills Starting Point

Now, you'll get a journal page for reflection.

Your task:

  1. Think about your own experiences.
  2. Reflect on the prompts provided.
  3. Write down your thoughts and feelings about your social skills and strategies.

This is for YOU to think about YOUR skills!

Introduce the second activity: the My Skills Starting Point Journal. Explain that this is a personal reflection and there are no right or wrong answers. Encourage honest self-assessment.

What's Next?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and showing what you know!

Your responses will help me plan fun and helpful lessons for our class in the future.

Get ready to learn some awesome new skills!

Conclude the session by thanking students for their participation. Reiterate that their input is valuable and will directly influence future lessons. Collect all materials.

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Quiz

Social Scenarios Pre-Test

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Journal

My Skills Starting Point: Reflecting on Social Skills

This journal is a chance for you to think about how you handle different social situations. There are no right or wrong answers, just your honest thoughts. Your responses will help your teacher understand how to best support you!

Part 1: Identifying Challenges

  1. Think about a time you experienced a disagreement or a tough social situation with a friend, family member, or classmate. Describe what happened.












  2. How did that situation make you feel? (e.g., angry, sad, confused, frustrated)





  3. What was the hardest part about that situation for you?







Part 2: Coping and Problem-Solving

  1. When you feel stressed, angry, or sad because of a social situation, what are some things you usually do to feel better or calm down? (These are your coping skills!)











  2. When you have a problem with someone, what do you usually do to try and fix it? (These are your problem-solving strategies!)











  3. Imagine a perfect world: What is one social skill you wish you were better at? (e.g., speaking up for yourself, listening better, sharing, compromising)







Part 3: Looking Forward

  1. What is one thing you hope to learn or improve this year about handling social situations or your feelings?







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