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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Prep
Prepare Materials
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

Slide Deck
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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