Wouldn't it be lovely if we could all just get along! Fortunately, the skills needed to build and maintain healthy relationships can be learned. Two activities help high schoolers build these skills. First, a class member reads a series of articles about how to talk with others. Using what they have learned, class members then engage in a "Different Perspectives" activity in which they consider a series of scenarios from the different perspectives of those involved.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, casel, conflict resolution, healthy habits, relationships, perspectives, diverse perspectives

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Laminate the "Different Perspectives" scenarios to permit reuse
• Divide the class into 12 expert groups, assign each a different reading, and then have experts share their information with jigsaw groups

Classroom Considerations

• Requires computers with internet access and a word-processing program

Pros

• The activities encourage self-awareness and awareness of others' perspectives

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.9-10.10a SL.9-10.1.a SL.9-10.2 RI.11-12.1 RI.11-12.2 SL.11-12.1.a SL.11-12.2