LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of recess for teens.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

CASEL COMPETENCY: Social Awareness

NHES: 2: Analyze influences that affect health and well-being of self and others.

Lesson Plan: Should Teens Get Recess?

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Should Teens Get Recess,” ask your students the following essential question:

What are the pros and cons of teens getting recess?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud. Then revisit the essential question. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Check students’ comprehension and engagement with the story by using the comprehension quiz, critical-thinking questions, and poll.

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following writing prompt:


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