Lesson Plan

Communicating Constructively

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Some types of verbal communication are just more difficult that others. High schoolers engage in a series of activities that are designed to help teens make difficult conversations easier and more effective.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
emotions, anger management, fears, sadness, conversation skills, debate
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Post the rules for the controlled debate
  • Add to the rules a requirement that class members wait until a speaker has finished before changing sides
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires copies of multiple activity sheets
  • Establish a protocol for safe, respectful conversations of sensitive issues
Pros
  • The 11-page packet includes activities that have class members practicing I-messages and engaging in controlled debates
Cons
  • None