Social Emotional Learning
Why It Is Important to Me
(Introductory Lesson)
Student’s Name
Ms. D. Porter
English Grade
Date
Social Emotional Learning
Welcome!
In this English introductory activity, you will use writing, and perhaps art
or music, to explore Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and how you can
use it to make a positive impact on your life.
Personalize this slide presentation as you learn more about SEL. Choose
colors, themes, art, and perhaps music to make it uniquely yours.
Social Emotional Learning
Class and video lessons will help you define SEL, but only you can define you.
Now, let us start with an important question.
Who are you?
(Please answer with complete sentences. Feel free to add art or music. Continue your answer on other slides, if needed.)
What is Social Emotional Learning?
Next, activate prior knowledge about each of the words in SEL.
Combine the meanings of the words.
What do you think Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is?
What is Social Emotional Learning?
One answer is that Social Emotional Learning
is you managing your social and personal skills
to learn - in ways that you feel are rewarding.
Please watch the SEL videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87zTsJ_Fxhc
and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vnrCbZXg-4&t=5s.
Take notes,
then, write your definition of Social Emotional Learning, here.
5 Core Values
What are the 5 core values of SEL?
List them, here.
Following this page,
create a slide for each of the 5 values.
Name each, and provide an example of each.
Core Value
Brainstorming for SEL Plan of Action
We are nearing the end of our introductory lesson.
Please list a minimum of 3 ways you can apply SEL.
Your SEL Plan of Action
List 3 specific actions that you can take immediately
to support your success in school and life.
Summary
Summarize what you learned about Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
In the summary, please do the following:
● Include a comparison and contrast of your SEL definitions at the beginning and closing
of this activity.
● Note whether or not your initial definition was on target.
● Reference your Plan of Action, and state why it is important.
Social Emotional Learning
Closing Slide & Future Horizon
Please insert a picture of YOU in this slide.
Thank you!