Lesson Plan

Pause & Play: Think Before You Speak

Students will learn the importance of pausing and thinking before speaking to avoid saying inappropriate comments, using video game-themed activities to make lessons engaging and relatable.

This lesson is crucial for 1st grade boys who love video games, as it connects familiar interests with social communication skills that promote respectful interactions.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation for Pause & Play

20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objective Setting

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity: Video Game Scenario Role Play

10 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion & Reflection

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Pause & Play: Think Before You Speak

Introduce the overall theme of the lesson series. Emphasize how pausing before speaking, similar to pausing a video game, can help make better decisions in conversation.

Why Pause Before You Speak?

Explain the importance of pausing by linking it to video game decision-making. Use relatable examples and ask students to share their thoughts on quick in-game reactions.

Session Overview

Go over session structure. Remind students that each session builds a step towards understanding the pause, think, and speak model using a familiar medium—video games.

Let's Role Play!

Explain the role play activity details. Emphasize grouping and the use of scenario cards. Remind students to apply the pause-thinking technique as they role play.

Group Discussion & Reflection

Facilitate a group discussion. Use prompts from the provided discussion guide ([Group Discussion Prompts](#group-discussion-prompts)) to ask questions and encourage sharing student experiences.

Wrap-Up & Looking Ahead

Summarize the key lessons of the session, reinforce the importance of pausing, thinking, and speaking thoughtfully, and encourage students for the upcoming sessions.

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Activity

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Discussion

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Pause & Play: Think Before You Speak

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