Vocabulary: self
Know and use the vocabulary of self-reflection — self-awareness, reflect, pattern, trigger, assumption, impact, perspective, and notice — and understand that having precise words for these inner experiences makes them easier to understand and talk about
What a learner can do afterwards
- Use words like 'reflect', 'pattern', and 'trigger' accurately when describing their own behaviour — e.g. 'I notice a pattern: I get frustrated when I rush'
- Explain what 'self-awareness' means in their own words and give a personal example
- Use the word 'perspective' correctly — e.g. 'From my perspective it felt unfair, but I can see theirs too'
The lesson
Feelings and thoughts happen inside you, where no one can see. Special words help you notice them and talk about them.
Every day after school, Mia yells at her brother. She stops and thinks: 'I notice a pattern.' She feels tired after school. That is her trigger.
Self-awareness means knowing what is happening inside you. When you reflect, you think back on what happened and why.
Leo thought Ana was mad at him. That was just his assumption, not a fact. He asked her, and she said she was just tired. His words had hurt her, even though that was not his plan. That was the impact of what he said.
From your perspective, things feel one way. Someone else may see it differently. Notice your own view, then ask about theirs.
Precise words like reflect, pattern, and perspective help you understand yourself.
Watch it
Where it sits
Learn first
Nothing; this is a starting point.
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