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Lesson Plan: Tattling versus Telling

Grade Level: 1
Duration: 30 Minutes
Subject: N/A (Social Skills)

Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to distinguish between tattling and telling and understand the appropriate times to report behaviors to an adult.

Materials Needed

• Chart paper
• Markers
• "Tattling versus Telling" scenario cards
• Whiteboard and dry erase markers
• Stickers for participation

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome students and take attendance.
2. Engagement: Begin by asking, "Have you ever had a situation where you didn’t know if you should tell an adult or not?"
3. Objective Overview: Explain that today, we will learn about the difference between tattling and telling.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Definitions:

   • Tattling: Telling on someone to get them in trouble or to make them feel bad.
   • Telling: Reporting a situation to an adult because someone is hurt, in danger, or needs help.

2. Discussion: Ask students why they think it is important to know the difference. Write key points on the whiteboard.

3. Examples and Non-Examples:

   • Tattling Examples: "Emily didn't share her crayons."
   • Telling Examples: "James is hurt and needs a band-aid."

4. Visual Aid: Create a "Tattling vs. Telling" chart on chart paper with two columns. Fill in examples together with students.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Scenario Cards: Hand out scenario cards to small groups of students. Each card contains a situation related to tattling or telling.

2. Group Discussion: In their groups, have students discuss whether the situation is tattling or telling.

3. Whole Class Share: Ask each group to share their scenario and whether they think it's tattling or telling.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Illustration Activity: Ask each student to draw a picture of a scenario they might encounter. They should write one sentence explaining whether it’s tattling or telling.

2. Sharing Time: Allow a few students to share their illustrations with the class.

Closure (5 minutes)

1. Recap: Review the definitions of tattling and telling. Ask students to give thumbs up for telling and thumbs down for tattling.

2. Takeaway: Remind students that it’s okay to tell an adult when someone needs help but to remember not to tattle just to get someone in trouble.

3. Participation Rewards: Distribute stickers to all students for their participation and effort during the lesson.

Assessment

• Monitor students’ understanding during group discussions and their ability to categorize scenarios correctly.
• Evaluate the illustrations for grasp of the concepts discussed.

Additional Resources

• Suggested books on friendship and conflict resolution for further reading.
• Access to online resources or videos that explain tattling vs. telling in a fun way.

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This lesson plan fosters social awareness and reinforces the need for communication in a supportive context, suitable for Grade 1 students.