Lesson Plan
Respect Rulebook Lesson Plan
Students will understand and practice respectful behaviors—listening without interrupting and following group expectations—by engaging in active listening exercises and co-creating a class respect rulebook.
Building respect skills fosters a positive classroom climate, reduces disruptions, and equips 10th graders with lifelong social skills valuable in academics and beyond.
Audience
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Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Scenario and Checklist Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Establishing Group Expectations
10 minutes
Step 4
Applying Respectful Behaviors
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Respect Rulebook
Session Objectives
Warm-Up: Defining Respect
Active Listening Explained
Active Listening Practice
Establishing Expectations
Our Respect Rulebook
Applying Respectful Behaviors
Wrap-Up & Reflection

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