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Social Skills Lesson PlanSocial Skills Lesson Plan
Publisher
Macmillan Education
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Social & Emotional Learning
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Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Social Skills

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Every culture has a set of social skills one must learn to establish and maintain relationships. Some of these skills are particular to a culture and some are universal. Class members practice using appropriate language, polite manners, and good listening skills to begin conversations with others.  

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Concepts

life skills, social skills

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have class members share a social skill unique to their country and culture of origin

Classroom Considerations

  • Part of a series of life skills resources, designed for language learners, but appropriate for all classrooms

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  • The seven-page packet includes notes for instructors, a detailed plan, worksheets, answer keys, activities, and a vocabulary list

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  • None

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