Lesson Plan

Understanding Classmates' Thoughts Lesson Plan

Help the student recognize and interpret the thoughts of classmates in a chorus presentation scenario, fostering social awareness and empathy during a 30-minute session.

Understanding different perspectives is crucial for social skills development, especially for students with social skills deficits and an IEP, enabling better classroom interactions.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Scenario Explanation

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Deck Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Role Play Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Reflection

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Understanding Emotions

Introduce the topic by explaining that different people often have different thoughts and feelings. Ask, 'What do you think someone might feel if they are distracted during a performance?'

The Chorus Presentation

Show a slide explaining the scenario with visuals of a chorus presentation. Highlight that one student is dancing and singing loudly. Ask the student, 'How might the other classmates feel?'

Different Perspectives

Use this slide to dive deeper into the different perspectives. Include simple images or icons representing confused, annoyed, happy, or empathetic reactions. Encourage the student to describe each reaction.

Wrap-Up

Conclude with a slide recapping what was learned. Ask reflection questions like 'What new idea did you learn?' and 'How can you tell what others are feeling?'