Visit this page to get the link to the PDF file for the scripted activity packet and role-play to print for classroom use called “Create a Peer Mediation Role-Play using 1 of these 11 Ideas.” This activity is a sequel to “Peer Mediation Session for Stan and Susan.”
Link to prequel Peer Mediation role-play - Peer Mediation Session for Stan and Susan
A. Students divide into groups of 3 or 4. Each group will create a Peer Mediation role-play that can be acted out for the class.
B. Each group should get one or more copies of the PDF file called “Create a Peer Mediation Role-Play using 1 of these 11 Ideas.” The groups will select one of the ideas on pages 1 to 7 of the packet. These Conflict Simulations were culled from over 150 written and oral interviews about He Said/She Said situations the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students at Clinton Middle School in Anderson County, Tennessee, faced during the 1998-1999 school year. A few of the simulation situations came from descriptions in books, TV talk shows, or personal conversations with teachers and middle school students in other parts of the country.
C. The last four pages of the PDF file contains a Peer Mediation Script. The groups will use that script to create a role-play of a simulated Peer Mediation session. Once they have this Peer Mediation role-play written, they will perform this for the class.
D. PDF File – Print enough copies of this script so that each group can have two copies to share. The script is called “Create a Peer Mediation Role-Play using 1 of these 11 Ideas.”
E. Teacher Says: When I finish these instructions, you will divide yourselves into groups of 3 or 4. Each group will create a Peer Mediation role-play to act out for the class.
Each group will receive two copies of the 11-page packet called “Create a Peer Mediation Role-Play using 1 of these 11 Ideas.” The first seven pages of this packet contains eleven different ideas of real conflicts experienced by students. Your group will need to choose one of these conflict situations for your role-play. The last four pages of the packet is a Peer Mediation script. Build your role-play around the six steps of the Peer Mediation process.
F. Teacher Says: Before we divide into groups, let’s read through the eleven ideas so that you already are familiar with them.
1. Who would like to read the first idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
2. Who would like to read the second idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
3. Who would like to read the third idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
4. Who would like to read the fourth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
5. Who would like to read the fifth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
6. Who would like to read the sixth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
7. Who would like to read the seventh idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
8. Who would like to read the eighth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
9. Who would like to read the ninth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
10. Who would like to read the tenth idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
11. Who would like to read the eleventh idea?
Students Respond: (Choose an eager volunteer.)
G. Teacher Says: Make certain your group writes a Peer Mediation role-play that will come up with a WIN-WIN solution for the two disputants.
H. Teacher Says: If your group has three members, two of you will play the two disputants. The third person will play the part of both Mediator #1 and Mediator #2. If your group has four members, two of you will play the two disputants. The other two people will play Mediator #1 or Mediator #2.
I. Teacher Says: Okay, you may divide into your groups now. You will have the rest of today’s class period and most of tomorrow’s class period to compose your role-play. Afterward, each group will perform their Peer Mediation session for the class.
J. Group Grading System Suggestion:
5 points – Write first and last names of all members of the group on your written script.
5 points – Each member of the group has at least one speaking part.
10 points – Ten points for including STEP 1: Agree to Mediate.
10 points - Ten points for including STEP 2: Gather Points of View.
10 points - Ten points for including STEP 3: Focus on Interests.
10 points - Ten points for including STEP 4: Create WIN-WIN Options.
10 points - Ten points for including STEP 5: Evaluate Options.
10 points - Ten points for including STEP 6: Create an Agreement.
15 points – Typed or written copy of role-play.
15 points – All members of your group participate in the performance for the class.
100 points total that is the equivalent of a 100% grade for each member of the group.
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