Lesson Plan

Infatuation vs. True Love

Students will learn to differentiate between infatuation and true love through discussion, activities, and reflection, building emotional intelligence.

This lesson fosters informed choices in relationships, enhances emotional insight, and builds critical thinking skills about interpersonal dynamics.

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Prep

Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

10 minutes

Step 2

Group Activity: Defining Relationships

20 minutes

Step 3

Debate & Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Wrap-up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Understanding Love and Infatuation

Introduce the topic by explaining that love comes in different forms. Emphasize that while infatuation is often seen as a strong attraction, true love is deeper and more enduring. Use this slide to set the stage for the discussion and activities that follow in the lesson.

Characteristics & Examples

Provide examples to help students visualize the differences. Use media clips or images if available, and ask students to think of personal experiences or stories they've heard that might illustrate these points.

Reflect & Compare

Encourage students to consider where they may have seen both dynamics in movies, books, or real-life scenarios. Pose guiding questions to prompt deeper analysis during the discussion.

Key Takeaways

Summarize by reinforcing the key differences, and prepare students for the group activity and debate that will follow. This slide recaps the main points and ensures everyone is on the same page.

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Discussion

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Is This Love?

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Tennille Deming Perkins

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