Lesson Plan

Cool the Burn Lesson Plan

Students will define anger, identify personal triggers, learn five healthy coping strategies, and practice applying them through role-play and reflective writing.

Building emotional awareness and proactive anger management reduces disruptive behavior, boosts self-regulation, and fosters peer support in a small group setting.

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Prep

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Exploring Triggers

20 minutes

Step 3

Teaching Coping Strategies

15 minutes

Step 4

Role-Play Practice

30 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Closure

15 minutes

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Cool the Burn

Session Agenda

Learning Objectives

What Is Anger?

The Anger Thermometer

Signs of Anger

Exploring Your Triggers

Common Trigger Themes

Coping Strategies Overview

Coping Strategies in Action

Role-Play Practice

Peer Feedback

Reflection & Closure

Key Takeaways

Next Steps

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Worksheet

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Journal

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Script

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Discussion

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Quiz

Anger Management Quick Quiz

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Cool the Burn

Alyssha Walker

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