Grade 6 · SEL · Lesson 20

Resolving conflicts respectfully

A conflict is a moment when two or more people want different things, see the same event differently, or feel hurt by something that happened. Conflict is normal — friends, families and classmates all hit it. What matters is what you do next. A respectful resolution turns the conflict into a clear next step that protects the friendship and the dignity of every person. The opposite is escalation — voices get louder, words get sharper, the disagreement spreads, and nobody wins.

What this lesson teaches

1Define conflict, resolution and escalation in everyday school terms
2Apply the five-step resolution flow — pause, listen, I-statement, common ground, agree on next step
3Build an I-statement using the frame I felt X when Y happened without blame or name-calling
4Identify when to ask a mediator for help instead of trying to solve a conflict alone

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