Lesson 2: Seeking

Help
Module 3: Lesson 2 - Seeking Help
 Objectives and outcomes:

By the end of this lesson students will be able to:

· Students will be able to determine why it is important to ask for help.
· Students will be able to determine how asking for help improves our
communication and problem solving skills.
· Students will be able to identify ways to make it easier for others to ask
for help
 Question: Would you rather
do something hard on your
Bell Ringer: own or receive help from
Question someone?
Time: 6-10 minutes
 Learning to ask for help is an essential part of
our academic and social development. It
encourages self-awareness, problem-solving,
and effective communication. By learning how to
ask for help, people become more confident

Introduction and independent learners, as well as improve

interpersonal relationships.

Let’s now watch a video about asking

for help.

Time: 10 minutes
 “Help Out” Activity:
(20 minutes)
Directions: Break into pairs.. Each pair will consist of a “Student” and a “Teacher.”
Look at the list of common academic and social situations in which someone might
need help:
Not understanding a math problem
Needing assistance with a group project
Feeling overwhelmed by an assignment
 Cont…“Help Out” Activity:
(20 minutes)
Each “Students” chooses one situation from the list and practices asking their “Teacher” for help using

clear and concise language.

Remember the teacher should respond with empathy and offer guidance and support. In a few minutes

partners will switch roles.

Let’s begin!
 Let’s Discuss what we all
saw:
“Help Out” Class Discussion

*Seeking Help Google Fo

(Time: 20 minutes) rm

We will share out after

everyone has had a
chance to complete the
Exit Card: Did you know that asking
for help is considered a strength?
(20 minutes)

Directions: Complete the Why Seeking Help is a Strength Edpuzzle. Take your

time you will be graded on the questions in the Edpuzzle:

Edpuzzle: Why Seeking Help is a Strength