Lesson Plan
Shake It Off Skills Lesson Plan
Students will analyze Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” lyrics to identify conflict-resolution strategies, apply these techniques to real-life scenarios, and practice empathy and communication through role-play.
By leveraging a familiar song, students build engagement while developing essential social skills—empathy, active listening, and problem-solving—to navigate conflicts positively at school and beyond.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Lyrics Analysis
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Application
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play and Reflection
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Lesson Plan
Shake It Off: Resolve Lesson Plan
Students will analyze Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” lyrics to identify conflict-resolution strategies, apply these techniques to realistic scenarios, and practice empathy and clear communication through role-play to build healthy relationships.
This lesson harnesses students' interest in Taylor Swift to teach essential social skills—like empathy, active listening, and problem-solving—empowering them to handle disagreements constructively and maintain positive peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Lyrics Analysis
10 minutes
Step 3
Scenario Application
7 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play and Reflection
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Shake It Off: Resolve
Think-Pair-Share
Lyrics Analysis
Identify Conflict-Resolution Strategies
Scenario Application
Sample Scenario
Role-Play & Reflection
Share Reflections
Wrap-Up: Shake It Off in Life
Worksheet
Worksheet
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Worksheet
