Planned Teaching

                      Boys Town Social Skill Lesson Plan

                                 "Making an Apology"

Introduce Skill

What is an apology?  Brainstorm and record types of apologies.

What?

What are some benefits to giving an apology?

When?

When are some times you have given or received an apology?

Who?

Who might give/get an apology?

Describe Skill Steps

1.  Look at the person

2.  Use a serious, sincere voice.

3.  Say "I'm sorry for..." or "I want to apologize for..."

4.  Don't make excuses.

5.  Explain how you plan to do better in the future.

6.  Say "Thanks for listening."

Rationale

As human beings, we are not perfect and we make mistakes. 

Benefit

By recognizing our mistakes and making an apology, the other

Neg. Consequence

person will realize that you are indeed sorry for what has been

Concern

done and may be more willing to understand your mistake.

Request for

Repeat the steps.  Does this make sense?

   Acknowledgment

Practice

In a group, discuss how people know if an apology is sincere or

fake.  Stress body language, voice tone, and eye contact.  OR

In small groups, role-play making an apology, concentrating on

making a sincere apology.  OR  Complete attached skill sheet.

Feedback

You did a great job of practicing "Making an Apology!"

(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 "Making an Apology."  Continue to praise

correct use of the skill and re-teach as needed.