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Subject: Social Studies
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 33
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Social Studies
Grade Level: Grade 2
Date: Week 33
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 33, Period 6
Topic: Communication and Decision-making
Sub-topic: Refusal and Negotiation Skills; Communicating your Choice
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Practice saying “no” politely.
Negotiate, take turns, and communicate choices clearly.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know:
Sharing, taking turns, and basic polite speech.
Instructional Materials
Role-play cards, charts, markers, scenario stories.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Discuss situations where saying “no” or negotiating is necessary, e.g., sharing toys.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Content focus:
- Refusal skills:
- How to say “no” politely in different situations (e.g., refusing to share a toy, declining to break a rule).
- Emphasize polite tone, body language, and clear words.
- Negotiation skills:
- Taking turns, sharing resources, and finding mutually acceptable solutions.
- Explaining choices and listening to others’ opinions.
- Practical examples:
- Role-play: refusing to join a game that is unsafe.
- Role-play: negotiating turn-taking in classroom activities or playground games.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Role-play: Act out scenarios practicing polite refusal and negotiation.
- Discussion: Share personal experiences where they had to say “no” or negotiate with friends or family.
- Pair activity: Practice taking turns and communicating choices clearly in a fun classroom exercise.
Assessment Checks (Expanded):
- Observation: Monitor learners’ ability to say “no” politely and negotiate fairly.
- Listening skills: Ensure learners pay attention to their partners’ opinions during activities.
- Participation: Note respectful communication, turn-taking, and conflict resolution.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Refusal and negotiation skills promote fairness, safety, and respect in daily interactions.
- Learning to communicate choices clearly helps maintain positive relationships at home, school, and in the community.
- Role-play and guided discussion help learners practice real-life scenarios safely.
- Encourage reflection on how these skills help solve conflicts and make decisions together.
Optional Extension/Assignment:
- Ask learners to draw a comic strip showing a situation where someone politely says “no” and negotiates a solution.
- Encourage learners to write 2–3 sentences describing a time they used polite refusal or negotiation with a friend or sibling.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Learners can say “no” politely, negotiate, and communicate choices effectively.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Give one example of how you can say “no” politely.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Write a short story showing negotiation or polite refusal.
Follow-up Activity: Encourage learners to practice these skills at home and in school.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies: Provide sentence starters for learners who struggle; use peer modeling for role-play.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low