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Drama Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will act as “Drama Detectives” to identify friendship conflicts, learn communication strategies, and practice resolving scenarios through role-play to strengthen peer relationships.

Friendship drama can harm social dynamics; teaching students to navigate conflicts with empathy and clear communication fosters a positive classroom climate and builds essential social-emotional skills.

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30 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Icebreaker

10 minutes

Step 2

Defining Friendship Drama

15 minutes

Step 3

Drama Detective Teams & Scenario Exploration

20 minutes

Step 4

Communication Strategies Mini-Lesson

15 minutes

Step 5

Role-Play & Resolution Practice

20 minutes

Step 6

Reflection & Detective Reports

10 minutes

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Drama Detectives

Icebreaker: Celebrate Your Friend

What Is Friendship Drama?

Examples of Drama

Teams & Scenario Exploration

Communication Strategies

Role-Play & Practice

Reflection & Detective Reports

You’re Official Drama Detectives!

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Drama Detectives

Alyssha Walker

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