Lesson Plan

Words Matter Lesson Plan

Students will recognize how swear words and rumors hurt feelings, distinguish between rumors and facts, and practice replacing hurtful language with kind words.

Teaching respectful communication early helps create a safe, empathetic classroom where students feel valued and reduces bullying behaviors.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Rumor vs. Fact Sort

7 minutes

Step 4

Kind Language Brainstorm

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing Reflection & Assessment

5 minutes

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Words Matter!

Objectives & Why

Hurtful Words vs. Kind Words

What Is a Rumor?

What Is Gossip?

Scenario Activity

Brainstorm Respectful Words

Closing Reflection

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Activity

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Activity

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Discussion

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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Words Matter!

Caroline Rose Anastasi

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