Middle schoolers learn what respect means to them and their classmates with the opening exercise in a series of confidence-building lessons. Participants list people they respect and why they respect them. They generate a definition, establish criteria for respect, and add it to the class guidelines. Finally, individuals create and decorate a folder they will use throughout the module for the work they generate in the lessons.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, respect, self-awareness, self-perception, Social & Emotional Learning

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider opening the lesson with the video of Aretha Franklin singing "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."

Classroom Considerations

• The first lesson of six in the Confidence Building module of the Overcoming Obstacles course is designed for middle schoolers
• Requires folders, one for each participant, colored markers, and other art supplies
• Includes suggestions for addressing multiple learning styles, an assessment, and a homework assignment

Pros

• A link to an overview of the entire module and a glossary is provided in the Included Materials section

Cons

• None