Lesson Plan

Words Matter Lesson Plan

Students will learn why racist words like the N word hurt others and practice replacing hurtful language with respectful words by reading a story, reflecting on feelings, completing a worksheet, and taking a quick quiz.

This lesson builds empathy and social awareness, helping the student understand the impact of words and choose respectful language to foster an inclusive environment.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

3 minutes

Step 2

Story Reading

5 minutes

Step 3

Reflect and Discuss

4 minutes

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Quick Quiz

3 minutes

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Respectful Language Quiz

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Words Matter

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