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“When you react, you let others control you. When you respond, you are in control." -Bohdi Sanders
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Sketch Your Emotions
Overcoming Obstacles In School
Turn impossible to I'm possible
1. Write down three things you are grateful for.
2. How did the 13-year-old demonstrate the impossible?
3. How did he encourage others in the Ted-X talk to believe the impossible?
4. What is your impossible now and how can you change it to your “I’m Possible”?
You are a Masterpiece
- What do you believe is meant by a Masterpiece?
- What do you believe the artist is trying to explain in the video?
- When has there been a time you felt you didn’t measure up to others?
- You were created special just the way you are but do you feel that way?
- What do you believe this quote means: “What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it’s not. And a lot of the time, it’s what makes you great.” — Emma Stone. ..
All have the right to Breathe!
- What do you believe is meant by all have the right to breathe?
- Where do you believe racism comes from?
- In what way can we all stand together for racial equality?
- How does it make you feel when you see other discriminated based on skin color or ethnic background?
- What are some ways we can unite as one to live as Dr. Martin Luther King expressed, “not by the color of our skin but by the content of our character?
Understanding Peer Pressure
- What are some ways you have observed peer pressure?.
- As you watch the video in which ways have you observed peer pressure?
- Why is peer pressure so strong and influential?
- What are some ways we could apply positive peer pressure?
Grid Iron Friends
- List 4 different ways you have seen bullying at school or community.
- (Watch the video) Explain how the student felt as she was being bullied? How does that make you feel? Describe 2 emotions.
- How did the football players come to her rescue?
- Explain the difference it made in her life and theirs.
- Provide one way we can prevent bullying.
Color Blind Week 3
- Today we will examine the contribution of Martin Luther King for social equality.
- Explain what it means to be color blind in terms of racism.
- Provide ways we can realize Martin Luther Kings Dreams.
- Key emotional term-character-the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
- Are you ready?
You Matter Week 2
- Today we want to self-reflect about why you matter.
- Provide inference about 2 quotes that deal with your value.
- Make observations about the selected video and how that relates to you and how you feel about your self- worth.
- Key emotional term-confident-feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
- Are you ready? Let’s go Click the Link to take the challenge 1.
Make the Difference
- As you watch the video describe your own emotions, thoughts, and values about your observations by sharing with your group.
- Identify some emotions the young man must have felt. .
- What could have happened if the bullying was not prevented?
- How can this inspire to make a difference?
- Share some interventions to stop bullying.
What is SEL?
The process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
Fitting In : Social Awareness
- Why is fitting in so difficult?
- When has there been a time where life just didn’t seem fair? Explain
- Provide several examples where Mega Mind didn’t fit in. (Describe his emotions)
- Apply: Imagine you where with Mega Mind, describe how you would have helped him? (How would it make you feel)
The Size of Your Feelings
Thy Hype about SEL
Resilience
Determination Pays Off
20/20 Don't Waste Your Life
Winning Isn't Everything
Understanding Peer Pressure
Lessons for SEL and Team Building
In this lesson you will be able to introduce new student relationships and quickly gage the temperature of the class in a fun and exciting way.
Questions:
- Explain some of the challenges of getting in line without talking?
- What are some challenges to getting to know people?
- What emotions arise when you feel accepted in a group? Explain how it makes you feel
- How about when you are not accepted in a group? Explain how it makes you feel
- How can your actions result in making friends or not making friends?
Click Lesson Here:Lesson 1 (Line them up)
In this lesson you will find how creative at story telling your class is. You can set them up as teams to compete the challenge or as a whole class, but remember only limit them to one word and let the fun begin.
Questions:
- What made the task difficult when story telling with one word?
- What does it mean to put your foot in your mouth?
- Is it true, “sticks and stones will break your bones but Story Timename can never hurt you?” Explain why or why not?
- Why is it so important to stay away from gossip?
Click for lesson here: Lesson 2
In this lesson you will find a challenge to relieve tension. Who will be first to crack a smile?
Question:
- What made it so difficult to express yourself?
- How important is to take your time and think before you share with someone when you are upset?
- How can this activity break the ice when getting to know new peers in class?
Click for Lesson here:SEL Lesson 3 Crack a smile
- In this lesson, write about what motivates, inspires, and excites you. What do you dream about? What really gets you going? If you could dedicate your life to one thing, what would it be? What is your passion in life?
- HandoutWhat makes me tick
- Quote: I’m not here to be average, I’m here to be awesome!
- SEL What makes you tic Lesson Power point
SEL Video Connectors
Don't give up on Me!
- When has there been a time you have felt that someone has given up on you? How did it make you feel?
- Make several observation of the students in the video. How does the song bring them hope?
- Write down several key phrases in the song and explain how it impacted you.
- Explain why did Andy (the singer) react the way he did to the chorus group from the elementary school?
- Application: What are some ways we can pick up other students during the school year?
SELF AWARENESS
- As you watch the video describe your own emotions, thoughts, and values about your observations by sharing with your group.
- Identify some emotions and challenges Patrick Willis must have been going through.
- What were several strengths that he must have had to overcome in order to become an NFL player.
- How can this inspire your mindset to grow and challenge you to have hope?
Stop Bullying and Make the Difference
- As you watch the video describe your own emotions, thoughts, and values about your observations by sharing with your group.
- Identify some emotions the young man must have felt. .
- What could have happened if the bullying was not prevented?
- How can this inspire to make a difference?
Why family Matters
We all need family and a sense of belonging. In this lesson examine several attitudes and values that should develop in a healthy family structure.
- What values can a family bring?
- What made Stitch act out according to Lilo and how did she handle it?
- What emotions or feeling did Stitch have when said “I am lost”.
- What are your feeling towards this video segment?
The Danger of Reaction
Reactions can cause a toxic explosion just like mixing the wrong chemicals in a lab. In this lesson develop skills as a group that will help you avoid reaction in difficult times.
- Why did Lilo get upset and how did she handle the situation?
- What emotions did you observe and what were the consequences?
- When have you experienced or known of someone who has had a similar reaction? Why?
- What skills could you have given Lilo to help be proactive instead of reactive with her anger?
Carry On
- What obstacles did Leroy and Dartagnon face?
- Suggest several ways Dartagnon and Leroy demonstrated they were not average individuals.
- What inspired them both to succeed regardless of the challenges they faced?
- What inspiration can you draw from their lives?
- Why should you never let obstacles get in your way?
Don't unlock the Monster
- What are things that can trigger your anger? (infer what does it mean to unlock the monster?)
- Suggest several ways you can handle a situation when anger faces you.
- What were the initial feeling of Iron Giant when he encountered the deer? How do you know?
- How did he react when the deer was killed?
- How did he learn the concept of death and what did it trigger?
Control Your Emotions
- Why are emotions important to control?
- Suggest several ways you can control your emotions when you get upset.
- What did the Iron Giant still not learn to cope with in his past?
- How can you tell?
- What happened when the Iron Giant didn’t deal with his past pain
you Are Who You Choose To Be!
- Why is it important to understand your purpose in life?
- What are your gifts and talents and how do they make a difference to others?
- How did Iron Giant use his past pain and weakness for others?
- Who did he choose to be? Why?
Dreaming Big
- Why does Isaiah Bird feel he is unique?
- What does it mean “obstacles are only opportunities?”
- Write down on a sheet of paper 2 things you feel are obstacles for you?
- How can you make each one your opportunity in life?
- How does he handle the challenges he faces.
A Sacrifice Made
- What does it mean to make a sacrifice?
- Who in your life is making a sacrifice for you?
- How did Kyrie Irving’s dad make a sacrifice?
- What difference did it make in his life?
- What sacrifice are you willing to make for your family? Why
When the Odds are Against you!
- How did Tyler demonstrate the will to fight against Cancer?
- What gave Tyler the will to fight?
- What was Tyler’s great desire?
- How did Tyler’s courage impact others?
- What does it mean to fight when there is no fight?