Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Engage 6th-grade students in a SEL circle discussion to foster thoughtful decision-making through warm-up questions and group dialogue.

This lesson builds essential lifelong SEL skills by encouraging students to reflect on decision-making processes and develop personal responsibility in a supportive classroom setting.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Prepare Warm-Up Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion Questions

10 minutes

Step 2

Guided Group Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Decisions, Decisions!

Introduce the session by welcoming the students and explaining the importance of decision making in life. Use this slide to set the context for the discussion and explain that the session is interactive.

Warm-Up Question 1

This slide presents the first warm-up question. Give students time to think about the question and encourage them to provide real-life examples from their experiences.

Warm-Up Question 2

The second warm-up question encourages students to reflect on the balance between feelings and facts when making decisions. Prompt students to discuss the role of emotions and logical thinking.

Warm-Up Question 3

This third question invites students to share personal experiences about difficult decisions. This is essential for connecting SEL skills with real-life situations and learning from each other.

Reflection & Next Steps

Use this slide to wrap up the warm-up session. Encourage students to reflect on the questions and prepare for a more in-depth group discussion that follows.

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Warm Up

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Decisions, Decisions!

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Stephanie Cordero

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