Conflicts happen. Learning to deal with them positively, manage anger, and communicate feelings is the focus of a lesson that gives high schoolers the tools they need for conflict resolution. After reading a series of related articles, groups first create a script and film their informational video for teens about healthy strategies for dealing with conflicts. Pupils then craft an essay that analyzes how a TV character dealt with a problem.

Concepts

casel, social-emotional learning, anger management, communication, expressing feelings, problem solving strategies, problem solving techniques, critical thinking, self-awareness, healthy habits

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• In case learners' TV is limited, share the lesson with parents and guardians to explain the TV watching assignment

Classroom Considerations

• The four-page packet includes two activities, links to related articles, extensions, and a template for the worksheet
• Requires access to computers with internet and word processing program
• A video camera is also required

Pros

• Includes discussion questions, links to related articles, and extensions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.2 SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 RL.11-12.2 RI.11-12.1 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2