1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Self Esteem
Resiliency
Conflict Resolution
Peer Pressure
Gang Involvement |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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The goal of this lesson is aid the students in developing a strong
sense of self esteem in order to avoid the pressures of joining gangs
and other self destructive behaviors.
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4. Objectives-
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1. To get students to think about how they have the choices in life.
2.To help the students understand that no matter their circumstances,
they can have emotional, mental and physical success. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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White Board, White Board markers, Resiliency Wheel, Book - "Chicken
Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff." |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
The goal of this lesson is aid the students in developing a strong
sense of self esteem in order to avoid the pressures of joining gangs
and other self destructive behaviors.
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B. Development-
1. What is Self Esteem?
2. What is Resiliency?
3. Discuss the Resiliency Wheel.
4. What are some challenges you and your peers may face? |
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C. Practice-
1.Have students break into small groups of 3-4.
2.Have students choose a group leader.
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D. Independent Practice-
Ask students to define "self-esteem", "resiliency" and "conflict".
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1.Provide visual and tangible pictures to accommodate students whom
are visual learners.
2. Utilize students that are hangs on learners to assist the presenter.
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Have students discuss how one can improve their "self-esteem".
2. Have students discuss whether they are or are not "resilient".
3. Have students discuss different types of conflict.
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G. Closure-
1.Think of a person that you admire. What do you admire about them?
2. At home tonight, write a one page essay explaining a couple of
ways that you are and are not like them. |
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7. Evaluation-
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Journal entry - How can I avoid getting involved in self destructive
behaviors?
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8. Teacher Reflection-
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Follow up with class in two days to evaluate their progress. Continue
on a weekly basis and log the number of conflicts. |
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