Planned Teaching

                      Boys Town Social Skill Lesson Plan

                                    "Giving Criticism"

Introduce Skill

Discuss why we give criticism.  Brainstorm and record responses.

What?

What is Criticism?

When?

When might criticism be given?

Who?

Who might give criticism?

Describe Skill Steps

1.  Look at the person.

2.  Stay calm, use a pleasant voice.

3.  Say something positive or "I understand."

4.  Describe exactly what you are criticizing.

5.  Tell why this is a problem.

6.  Listen to the person.  Be polite.

Rationale

When you give criticism appropriately, the person may be more

Benefit

willing to listen to your criticism and take action to correct the

Neg. Consequence

problem.  OR  When you give criticism appropriately, people will 

Concern

see you as mature and responsible.  They may be more likely to

want to work with you or be your friend.

Request for

Repeat the steps.  Does this make sense?

   Acknowledgment

Practice

Divide students into pairs or groups and have them role play

giving criticism appropriately.  Monitor and help as needed. 

Make sure to use effective praise.  Ask for group volunteers to

model for the class.

Feedback

You did a great job of practicing "Giving Criticism!"

(Praise specific steps followed and give specific feed back for

areas of improvement.)

Positive

Because you practiced so well, you have earned 10 minutes of

   Consequence

extra free time.  (or other positive consequences that are

appropriate for the time like penny candy or playing a game.)

Follow-Up Practice

Let the class know that you will be observing the class to "catch

them" using the skill "Giving Criticism."  Continue to praise correct

use of the skill and re-teach as needed.