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Words Matter: The Power of Language

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Lesson Plan

Words Matter: The Power of Language

impact of words

This lesson focuses on helping students understand the impact of words through a project-based approach. Students will engage in activities that highlight how words can affect emotions and relationships. This lesson is important as it fosters empathy and awareness, encouraging students to be mindful of their language and its effects on others.

Audience

6th grade class

Time

30 mins

Approach

Project-Based Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Chart paper, Discussion Questions, and Worksheet: Reflecting on Words

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the power of words. Ask students to share examples of when words made them feel good or bad.
  • Explain the objective: understanding the impact of words.

Step 2

Group Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
  • Ask them to write down words or phrases that can have a positive or negative impact.
  • Have each group share their words and discuss why they chose them.

Step 3

Class Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about how words can affect emotions and relationships.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can use words positively.

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

5 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet: Reflecting on Words.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on how they can be more mindful of their language.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Invite students to share one thing they learned about the impact of words.
  • Encourage them to practice using positive language in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a class discussion on the impact of words.

How do words affect our emotions?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences and how different words have made them feel.







Can words change relationships? How?

Discuss examples of how words can strengthen or damage relationships.







What are some ways we can use words positively?

Brainstorm ideas on how to encourage and support others with words.







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Worksheet

Reflecting on Words

A worksheet for students to reflect on how they can be mindful of their language.

Write about a time when someone's words made you feel good. What did they say?








Write about a time when words hurt you. How did it affect you?








List three ways you can use words to make others feel good.








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