Lesson Plan

Identifying Genuine Love

Students will learn to distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships by identifying the signs of genuine love and respect, and understanding how these characteristics manifest in real life.

Understanding what constitutes genuine love and respect equips students with the skills to foster healthy relationships, enhancing their well-being and interpersonal connections.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Presentation

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Discussion

15 minutes

Step 3

Hands-On Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Love & Respect: What Does It Mean?

Introduce the concept of love and respect in relationships. Emphasize the importance of genuine care, healthy boundaries, and open communication. Encourage students to ponder on their personal definitions and examples of love and respect in their lives.

Signs of Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships

Discuss examples of actions that demonstrate love and respect. Use contrasting examples to illustrate the differences between constructive behaviors and potentially harmful ones.

Real Life: Reflect & Share

This slide invites students to think about how these concepts play out in real situations. Encourage interactive discussion and ask students to share their thoughts or experiences, if comfortable.

Takeaways

Wrap up the presentation by summarizing the discussion. Reinforce the overall takeaway about appreciating and nurturing healthy relationship traits.

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Discussion

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Activity

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Cool Down

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How Do You Know It's Love?

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Stephanie Samuels

Tier 1
For Districts