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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials
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

Reading


Worksheet


Quiz
Respectful Language Quiz
