Lesson Plan
I Feel, We Resolve Lesson Plan
Students will learn to use I-messages (“I feel ___ when ___ because ___”) to express feelings and resolve conflicts by identifying emotions, crafting statements, and practicing with real-life scenarios.
Teaching I-messages helps students communicate needs calmly, reduces blame and aggression, builds empathy, and fosters positive peer relationships.
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to I-Messages
5 minutes
Step 2
Teacher Modeling
5 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice with Worksheet
10 minutes
Step 4
Share and Feedback
7 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Assessment
3 minutes

Slide Deck
I Feel, We Resolve
What Are I-Messages?
I-Messages Anchor Chart
Teacher Modeling
Guided Practice
Share & Feedback
Exit Ticket

Worksheet


Answer Key


Rubric

