Lesson Plan

Taming Trash Talk Plan

Students will learn respectful strategies to respond to mean comments and practice defusing “trash talk” using empathy and clear communication.

Building constructive response skills helps create a positive classroom culture, reduces conflicts, and equips students with real-world tools to handle teasing or bullying.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Trash Talk

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

10 minutes

Step 3

Discuss Response Strategies

5 minutes

Step 4

Independent Practice

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Taming Trash Talk

What Is Trash Talk?

Why Trash Talk Hurts

Role-Play Activity

Response Strategies

Practice & Exit Ticket

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Taming Trash Talk

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Claudia Olivares

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