Words Matter: Understanding Impact

Jennifer Daigle

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Words Matter: Understanding Impact

Understand impact of negative racial comments

This lesson helps second graders understand the impact of negative racial comments through experiential learning and restorative practices. By engaging in a video, discussion, and activities, students will learn the importance of positive communication and empathy. This lesson is crucial in fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.

Audience

Second Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Restorative Practices, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: The Power of Words, Discussion Questions, Activity Instructions, and Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin by asking students if they have ever heard or seen someone say something mean.
Explain that today we will learn about how words can hurt and how to use kind words instead.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Show the video The Power of Words.
Ask students to pay attention to how the characters feel when they hear mean words.

Step 3

Discussion

7 mins

Use the discussion questions to talk about the video.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the video.
Discuss the importance of using kind words and how it makes others feel.

Step 4

Activity

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a scenario where they have to practice saying kind words instead of mean ones.
Have each group present their scenario and kind words to the class.

Step 5

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

Distribute the worksheet.
Ask students to complete it individually, reflecting on what they learned about the impact of words.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Recap the lesson by asking students to share one thing they learned.
Encourage them to use kind words in their daily interactions.

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Discussion

Words Matter Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the video and explore the impact of words.

How did the characters in the video feel when they heard mean words?

Encourage students to think about the emotions shown in the video and relate them to their own experiences.

Why is it important to use kind words?

Discuss how kind words can make others feel happy and included.

What can you do if you hear someone saying mean words?

Guide students to think about strategies like telling a teacher or using kind words to support others.

Worksheet

Words Matter Worksheet

A worksheet to reinforce the lesson on the impact of words.

Draw a picture of how you feel when someone says something nice to you.

Think about a time someone made you feel good with their words.

Write one kind word you can say to a friend.

Consider words like 'thank you,' 'please,' or 'great job.'

What will you do if you hear someone saying mean words?

Think about telling a teacher or using kind words to help.