Lesson Plan

A Stranger Among Us

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The final lesson in the R.E.S.PE.C.T series asks eighth graders to expand their vision beyond the walls of the classroom and to consider how they can promote acceptance and respect of others within in the global community. "A Stranger Among Us" worksheet asks individuals to identify the interpersonal skills that become important when dealing with someone of a different culture, religion, or ethnicity.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Coordinate the lesson with the school counselor
  • Post the student-generated list of interpersonal skills developed in previous sessions before beginning the lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires individual copies of the activity worksheet as well as an image or film clip of R2D2
  • Presumes class members are familiar with the Star Wars films
Pros
  • The activity encourages class members to practice the interpersonal skills developed in previous lessons
Cons
  • None
Common Core