Title: Managing Impulsivity Lesson 2 (Applying the Concept)

Objective: SWBAT define determine how characters in a story show impulsivity and
reflect on how they could have managed it better

Objective Review  Students read the objective as a class

(1-2 min)  2-3 students restate the objective in their own words
Give us Examples  Students turn and talk – when were you feeling impulsive this
(4 min) week? How did you manage that?
 Share full group
The Tortoise and Thinking job prior to the story:
the Hair (15 min) 1. What do you notice about the Hare’s feelings and actions?

After the story:

*Turn and talk then group share
1. What was the Hare character feeling?
2. What were his actions? How did these impact himself/others?
3. How does this show impulsivity?
4. How could the hare of acted differently?
Reflection (3-4 Students write how the hare was impulsive and the impact of that
min)
Solidifying the At the end of the lesson, provide steps for managing impulsivity (post
steps (4-5 min) them):

Managing Impulsivity
1. Name the feeling - how is this situation making you feel?
2. Take a few deep breaths and time to process the feeling?
3. Before acting, stop and think "what can I do that will help the
situation?"
4. Play the action in your mind, making sure it has a good outcome 
5. Act in a controlled way, using a kind voice and expressing how
you're feeling