Planned Teaching

                      Boys Town Social Skill Lesson Plan

               "Appropriate Behavior for Guest Speakers"

Introduce Skill

Why do we have guest speakers?

What?

What does the guest speakers expect from the audience?

When?

When should we follow the skill steps for guest speakers?

Who?

Who needs to follow the skill steps for guest speakers?

Describe Skill Steps

1.  Assemble quietly in designated area by following the

     teachers directions.

2.  Remain seated during the presentation.

3.  Face the speaker and maintain eye contact.

4.  Remain silent, unless asking a question or requesting to speak.

5.  Applaud when the presentation is finished.

6.  Exit the designated area quietly by following directions

     provided.

Rationale

Following these steps will make it possible for us to have other

Benefit

guest speakers in the future.  OR  Following these steps will show

Neg. Consequence

that we are mature and responsible.  OR  Following these steps

Concern

will allow us to enjoy the speaker.

Request for

Repeat the steps.  Does this make sense?

   Acknowledgment

Practice

Get a list of upcoming speakers.  Have students discuss how the

steps will help with enjoying the event.  Have students use the

skill steps to do a "mental walk-through" for the next speaker.

Feedback

You did a great job of practicing "Appropriate Behavior for

Guest Speakers!"  (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 "Appropriate Behavior for Guest Speakers." 

Continue to praise correct use of the skill and re-teach as

needed.