THEME: Peaceful Conflict Resolution

LESSON: 4

OBJECTIVE(S) - The learners will be able to:
1. Ask, "How does the assertive child feel?
2. Ask, "What is the solution to the problem?"

MATERIALS:
1. Any two/three puppets
2. Computers and Internet access

WARM-UP:
1. Using puppets, teacher reviews the following:

• "What is the problem?"
• "How does the bully feel?"
• "How does the victim feel?"

ACTIVITIES:
1. Teacher directs the students to the "Pencil Problem Solution" web page. This web page presents a video clip of a student without a pencil. He/She tries to grab one from another students. Another student shares his/her extra pencil with the one who needs it.

2. Teacher models correct pronunciation for the following questions. Students repeat:

• "How does the assertive child feel?
• "What is the solution to the problem?"

3. Using puppets and student volunteers, teacher stages a conflict between two puppets and how one puppet decides to be assertive and helpful rather than selfish. A third puppet interviews the class by asking the two key questions. Volunteers offer the answers.

4. Students work in groups of three to plan a brief role-play portraying a conflict. Two are involved in the conflict. One is the interviewer who will ask the two key questions.

• "How does the assertive child feel?
• "What is the solution to the problem?"

CLOSURE:
1. Volunteers present their role-play of the conflict. Interviewer asks the two key questions to the class.
2. Students identify the assertive child's feelings and the solution to the problem.

ASSESSMENT:
1. Teacher observation and perceptions of classroom interaction and students participation will be the basis of evaluation for the accuracy of pronunciation and correct use of sentence structures.