Freeze Frame

SEL Domain(s): Problem solving

Relational Risk: Medium

Grades: 4-8

*Lesson may need to be modified to meet the specific needs of students

Description:

In this interactive drama-based lesson, students act out and resolve realistic conflicts to practice problem solving, teamwork, and honoring group agreements.

Materials

• Slips of paper or index cards with group agreements written on them

• A hat, bowl, or bag to draw cards from

• Lesson script

Steps

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

   • Review class or group agreements together.

   • Explain that students will explore how these agreements show up in everyday situations.

2. Group Formation (2 minutes)

   • Divide students into small groups of 3–4.

3. Agreement Selection (3 minutes)

   • Each group draws one agreement card from the hat or bag.

4. Skits Creation (10–15 minutes)

   • Each group creates two brief skits (2–3 minutes each):
     a. One showing the agreement being broken.
     b. One showing a resolution to the situation.

   • Encourage realistic and relevant scenarios.

5. Skits & Discussion (15–25 minutes)

   • Groups take turns presenting. After the first skit, pause and ask the audience:
     “Which agreement do you think was broken?”

   • After revealing the answer, the group performs the resolution skit.

   • Invite the audience to suggest alternative solutions or prevention strategies.

6. Wrap-Up Reflection (5 minutes)

   • Reflect as a group:

     • “What did you learn about solving problems in groups?”

     • “How can we use this in our daily interactions?”