4. Family and Relationships:
Class Structure (55 minutes):
1. Warm-up and Recap (5 minutes):
- Begin the class by briefly recapping the previous session and welcoming the students.
- Ask a warm-up question related to family and relationships, such as:
- "What is one thing you appreciate most about your family or closest friend?"
2. Introduction to Family and Relationships (5 minutes):
- Introduce the topic of family dynamics and relationships, emphasizing their importance
in our lives.
- Discuss the significance of effective communication skills in expressing thoughts and
emotions related to family and close friendships.
3. Group Discussion: Family Dynamics (20 minutes):
- Divide the class into breakout rooms, with 2-3 students in each room.
- Assign the topic of "family dynamics" for discussion.
- Provide guiding questions for the students to consider, such as:
- "Describe your family and the roles each member plays."
- "What are some common activities or traditions you engage in with your family?"
- "What are some challenges or conflicts that arise within your family, and how do you
handle them?"
- Instruct the students to take turns sharing their experiences and actively listening to
their peers.
4. Breakout Room Activities: Close Friends or Best Friends (20 minutes):
- In the breakout rooms, assign the topic of "close friends or best friends."
- Encourage students to discuss and share their experiences and feelings about their
close friendships.
- Prompt them with questions like:
- "Who is your closest friend, and how did you meet?"
- "What qualities do you value most in a friend?"
- "Share a memorable experience or adventure you had with your best friend."
- Encourage students to use descriptive language and share anecdotes to bring their
friendships to life.
Class Structure (55 minutes):
1. Warm-up and Recap (5 minutes):
- Begin the class by briefly recapping the previous session and welcoming the students.
- Ask a warm-up question related to family and relationships, such as:
- "What is one thing you appreciate most about your family or closest friend?"
2. Introduction to Family and Relationships (5 minutes):
- Introduce the topic of family dynamics and relationships, emphasizing their importance
in our lives.
- Discuss the significance of effective communication skills in expressing thoughts and
emotions related to family and close friendships.
3. Group Discussion: Family Dynamics (20 minutes):
- Divide the class into breakout rooms, with 2-3 students in each room.
- Assign the topic of "family dynamics" for discussion.
- Provide guiding questions for the students to consider, such as:
- "Describe your family and the roles each member plays."
- "What are some common activities or traditions you engage in with your family?"
- "What are some challenges or conflicts that arise within your family, and how do you
handle them?"
- Instruct the students to take turns sharing their experiences and actively listening to
their peers.
4. Breakout Room Activities: Close Friends or Best Friends (20 minutes):
- In the breakout rooms, assign the topic of "close friends or best friends."
- Encourage students to discuss and share their experiences and feelings about their
close friendships.
- Prompt them with questions like:
- "Who is your closest friend, and how did you meet?"
- "What qualities do you value most in a friend?"
- "Share a memorable experience or adventure you had with your best friend."
- Encourage students to use descriptive language and share anecdotes to bring their
friendships to life.
