Drama Detox Slides
A 7-slide presentation for a 6th-grade Social-Emotional Learning lesson on identifying and avoiding peer drama. Includes definitions of drama, the 'Drama Cycle', practical de-escalation strategies like the 24-hour rule, and a real-world scenario for class discussion.
Drama Detox Teacher Guide
A detailed teacher guide for the Drama Detox lesson. Includes learning objectives, a step-by-step instructional sequence, discussion prompts, and differentiation strategies to help educators facilitate social-emotional learning about peer conflict and gossip.
Conflict Cooler Worksheet
A student worksheet focused on identifying and re-writing 'hot' dramatic responses into 'cool' de-escalating responses. Features common middle school scenarios and practices the 'I statement' and '24-hour rule' techniques.
Rumor Rescue Activity
A partner activity designed to help students trace the evolution of a rumor and identify 'exit points' where the drama could have been stopped. Encourages critical thinking about gossip and bystander responsibility.
Drama Detox Exit Ticket
A quick end-of-lesson assessment designed as two-per-page to save paper. Asks students to recall the 24-hour rule, the stages of the 'Drama Cycle', and make a personal commitment to avoid drama.