Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Students will explore and articulate personal resilience through storytelling, creating narratives that promote emotional intelligence and empathy.

This lesson fosters understanding and discussion about resilience, helping students manage challenges while nurturing emotional growth and interpersonal empathy.

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Materials

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Discussion

15 minutes

Step 2

Story Creation Activity

30 minutes

Step 3

Sharing and Reflection

15 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity Wrap-Up

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Building Resilience Through Storytelling

Introduce the concept of resilience, emphasize that everyone faces challenges, and explain how storytelling can help us process these experiences.

What is Resilience?

Discuss what resilience means in different contexts. Encourage students to think of personal challenges they or others have experienced.

The Power of Storytelling

Showcase storytelling as a way to connect with our inner strength. Provide examples of stories where characters overcome obstacles.

Today's Journey

Outline the day's activities including discussion, narrative creation, and sharing stories. Prepare prompts for brainstorming sessions.

Story Creation Activity

Encourage students to start drafting their narratives. Provide hints on story structure and important elements such as the challenge, the response, and the outcome.

Sharing and Reflection

Highlight the importance of sharing and learning from each other's experiences. Create a safe space for sharing and reflecting on the narratives.

Wrap-Up

Wrap up by discussing the importance of resilience and community support. Recap key points and invite any final reflections from the students.

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Building Resilience Through Storytelling

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