LKW Lesson Plan for 12/10/23

High School Success_8 Test Taking_ Test Anxiety.pdf

LKW P-215 Copy - 10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety

Lesson Plan Tl;Dr:

Activity centres on student collaborative group work (5 groups of 6) researching opposing
perspectives and creating one page/skit/etc for each point of view. Students to present.

Topic: Considering a topical event from various

perspectives/points of view.

Content: A recent/historical topic with opposing points

of view and/or conflict.

Goals: Students will investigate differing points of

view on a topic in U.S. history or recent
events/global events.

Objectives: Students will see that in a conflict, there are

reasons for each point of view... depending
on the social, economic, cultural, and/or
regional differences of people.

Materials: Paper, Markers, Map Colors, Scissors, Glue

Introduction: Introduce the topic for discussion, being sure

to emphasise the facts surrounding the
conflicts. (Example: Revolution, States Rights
v. Federal, Civil War Issues, Westward
Expansion, Regional Differences, etc.

Development: Students read and research the topic, making

a "T-chart" to collect data ... PROS and CONS.
They will either DECIDE which "side" to
support, or that will be assigned.

Practice: Students will write a "slogan" for their

argument, and will illustrate on a full sheet of
paper. They must state whether they are FOR
or AGAINST the topic, and create the
illustration as if it were a commercial
billboard. Each student will fold the finished
artwork in accordion folds equal in size to an
 opposing student. Cut each strip on the fold
and glue to a large double sheet of paper,
also folded accordion style... alternating
person A, then B, then A, then B... and so on.

Accommodations:

Checking for Understanding: When the product is complete, it is very

impressive. Looking at the folds from one
angle, it is obvious which point of view that
artist took. Looking from the opposite angle,
one can see the other artist's point of view. I
displayed these on the wall outside my
classroom, and both students and teachers
stopped and studied them carefully.

Closure/Debrief: Final discussion; Students formulate a

persuasive argument explaining their
viewpoint with evidence and data.

Evaluation:

Teacher Reflections/Notes:

“War - Operating Instructions are Important for the Soul”

(Article by Sasha Khazanov)
1. What we are experiencing now is trauma - personally collective and individual. This is a
deadly combination.
2. It is very important to take into account, for most of us - this is a first trauma of this
magnitude, also for those who are already placed in a security situation, this is another
dimension.
3. As such - it creates a rupture in the internal system (this is the essence of trauma) and this is
why most of us are now left speechless, unable to grasp, paralyzed, shocked and helpless.
Trauma behaves like trauma and you can't currently mediate reality to ourselves.
4. And this is why! Her every expression, whether it's a flood of anxiety, feverish action, and a
harness for help or a paralyzed shutdown at home, fear, and dysfunction - is normal in the midst
of the great abnormal.
5. This is the time to be extra sensitive and not to blame, judgmental about the feelings and
thoughts we have, expecting us to be different and comparisons to most people! The
experience is personal.
6. Everyone deals in their own way and to the best of their ability, the responses to trauma are
mostly automatic, so compassion and tenderness are needed now.
7. The support protocol for such a comprehensive situation of trauma, shock, paralysis or anger
- very similar to the protocol of a broken bone:
Wrap and fix, take care of many resources and support, assist with patience, and be protected.
(In our case, this is already a frontal chain accident... )
8. The situation will take time and therefore there is a need to consolidate forces, especially if
we have to support each other (soldiers, family, children, patients). That is to make sure that we
are in a full state of ourselves, as much as possible, to give.
9. In order to do this, it is advisable to make sure that there are available and simple resources -
food, rest as much as possible, positive belonging circles, going out to nature as much as
possible. Garden work, playing, movement, creating, writing.
10. It is important to create a drain into the nervous system of what is currently accumulating
inside it - and therefore every expression of crying, anger, fear and the possibility to give words
to something that has no words is crucial. This is how we ensure that the trauma doesn't stay
inside and it moves out.
11. This is the time to take help, there is quite a little free help from the professionals and
whoever comes to this event out of his life on reserves please do not wait until the cracks
appear.
12. There is no right "need" and there is no truth. .
Everyone can create for themselves a path of wellness and a gradual exit from the shock - some
through making and recruiting, some through treatment, some through being in the field and
some through sending good energy.
13. Get attached to what benefits you. Slowly slowly.
14. In this context, this is not the time to feel "selfish", because we focus on well-being and the
little things! We are guarding lives. In a non-breathable situation we have nothing to give
anyway, self-preservation here is the most effective right now for everyone else as well.
15. It will be a long road, evaluate according to mental forces and arrange reality accordingly.
16. And quit non-urgent tasks, if you feel overwhelmed, plan your day to day in small portions.
What suffers from delay will wait.
17. On the other hand, even if arranging the house and paperwork or switching summer-winter
keeps you now regulated, go for it. These are important things that bring back some sense of
control in a sea of chaos. Don't underestimate the value! This is an important tactic to get
stronger.
18. Beware of pathos!
Edges will now appear everywhere, because that’s what trauma and survival produce - a lot of
black and white and very little grey. While it is a time for immediate emergency actions, it is also
a reminder to return as much as possible to a complex perspective.
For example - "We lost the state" vs. "There are so many good people who help and support
and are present now on mutual bail."
19. Try to hold the gum and not just one edge, it's a good medicine for survival - open up to
another movement and angle.
20. Use music, comforting food, hugs, a listening ear - preserving the infrastructure is crucial at
this time for the function to continue.
21. Remember that every emotional expression will now be in high volume, because the
charging is very high, so all relationships are highly challenged and bound to be watched. This is
the time for forgiveness, flexibility and a careful and attentive attitude.
22. The heart tissue is now very injured and will take time to recover. Protect her, don't force
yourself to be stiff where it's not required. Where it is required - make a dot and return to
softness.
23. Pay attention to your media consumption and presence on networks – it’s also beneficial,
unsettling and anxiety-relieving, but it can also greatly overwhelm and exceed the capacity of
inclusion. Pay close attention to what you are exposed to, what dosage and when. Stay away
from what steals energy, which is very expensive anyway.
24. Trauma is a field that sucks and so we find ourselves unable to disconnect from the horror.
The alarm system is very active and looping. This is a closed circle of horror.
It's time to return to simple and supportive actions I mentioned before.
25. Show up a prayer. There is nothing to do with religion. This is a basic law - the forces of life
support us even when the roots are uprooted and everything burns. Return to your soil and say
a prayer to the wind. It will take a long healing time and they will connect. A voice of heart
requests needs to be heard!
26. Allow despair to be, to fear, to frustration, to shake. It's a sign that we are human and fragile
and it can't be otherwise.
This doesn't mean we don't have strength, but it's also allowed to break.
27. Be awake to miracles around you and they are everywhere - brave people, rescue stories,
the small things of everyday life that are not understood from them, our uprising in the
morning, the chirping of a bird, the wind of autumn.
28. Examine your loneliness - sometimes it is necessary to regulate breathing and distance from
interaction and sometimes it is closure that does not allow support. Be alert to constant
loneliness and ask to lean in!
29. Remember to breathe. Mainly to blow out all the way!
It regulates the nervous system a lot. Generally, delaying a moment of breathing and a sigh of
relief allows the day and the load to continue better. It takes less than a minute and there is no
overdose.
30. Be good to yourself, take care of your head. This is a great, deep and deep sadness. Hold
some horizon of a day in his days. Surround yourself with love.