Ripple Effect Teacher Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for a 9th-grade lesson on gossip, including learning objectives, a detailed pacing guide, and step-by-step instructional procedures featuring a "Toothpaste Challenge" hook.
Whisper Web Slides
Engaging presentation slides for 9th graders titled "The Whisper Web," exploring the definition of gossip, its psychological motivations, the Triple Filter Test, and practical "Shut-it-Down" phrases.
Truth Filter Worksheet
A student worksheet designed for practicing the Triple Filter Test (True, Good, Useful) on various social scenarios and developing "Shut-it-Down" scripts for de-escalating gossip.
Social Storm Case Studies
A set of complex, realistic case studies for 9th graders to analyze the consequences of gossip and practice applying communication filters in group settings.
Truth Filter Answer Key
An answer key and teacher discussion guide for the Truth Filter Worksheet, providing sample student responses and pedagogical notes for each scenario.
Ripple Reflection Exit Ticket
A quick assessment tool for students to reflect on the Triple Filter Test and their personal application of the lesson's key concepts.