MATERIALS Notecards (5 Per Student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Post or read the following quotes: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” S. Covey “Earn the right to be heard by listening to others.” J. Maxwell “Most of the successful people I know do more listening than talking.” B. Baruch 2. SAY: Our… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Chart paper Colored writing utensils, one per student Sticky Notes (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Formulate one or more important, open-ended questions that will provoke comments and responses on the topic of communication such as: Three words that come to mind when you think of communication? What is the most important concept/skill in… READ MORE >
MATERIALS AV to play video Student writing supplies LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Post and read the essential question for this session: How do stereotypes influence how we react and communicate to people? 2. Ask students to do a 3-minute quick-write to answer this question. 3. Read this quote by the video’s speaker to introduce… READ MORE >
LESSON INTRO The goals of this session are to get students into a dense and divergent discussion. Refer to the Facilitator Tips section for ideas about how to engage students in rich discussion. PERSEVERANCE THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on perseverance. As an alternative, invite students… READ MORE >
CONFLICT THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Conflict. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Is a fight different than an argument? Why do conflicts become violent? Can you fight with a friend? If so, is there a… READ MORE >
LESSON INTRO The goals of this session are to get students into a dense and divergent discussion. Refer to the Facilitator Tips section for ideas about how to engage students in rich discussion. COMMUNICATION THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on Challenge. As an alternative, invite… READ MORE >
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THEMED DISCUSSION PROMPTS 1. These question prompts can be used for a discussion roundtable based on social responsibility building blocks. As an alternative, invite students to brainstorm big questions themselves, and use those instead. Roles & Responsibilities: • What makes a good community member? • Whose role is it to look out for… READ MORE >
MATERIALS Poster paper or whiteboard Hula-Hoop, tent pole, or other lightweight rod Notecards Coping Strategies Handout (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Display the essential question: why do some people overcome challenge with grace and courage while others become bitter or give up easily? 2. Allow a moment for students to quietly think about this… READ MORE >