Introducing Conflict Ninja: Middle School Edition
This book isn't about avoiding arguments; it’s about providing students with a practical, step-by-step playbook for managing them with maturity and empathy. Conflict Ninja uses accessible language and relatable scenarios to teach students the "moves" needed to de-escalate tension, understand differing perspectives, and communicate needs effectively.
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88 Page Conflict Resolution Middle School Edition Guide
*Bonus 50 Conflict Resolution Lesson Plans for School or Home
SEL Support: Easily meets mandates for social-emotional learning by providing tangible strategies for self-management and responsible decision-making.
Conflict Ninja Middle School Edition
Sample Lesson Plan:
Unit 1: Understanding Conflict and Emotions
Lesson 1: What is Conflict?
- Objective: Students will define conflict and identify common sources of conflict in their lives.
- Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to verbally define conflict.
- Students will be able to list at least three common sources of conflict.
- Students will recognize that conflict is a normal part of human interaction.
- Lesson Expansion:
- Activity: Brainstorming – "When have you felt like you were in a conflict?" Write student responses on the board.
- Discussion: "What are some things that cause disagreements between people? Are all conflicts bad? Why or why not?" Introduce the idea that conflict can sometimes lead to positive change.
- Assessment: "Conflict Definition" worksheet – Students write their own definition of conflict and provide two examples from school or home.
