Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives

Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (6th Grade – 8th Grade)

Understand and manage one’s emotions

No. CASEL Domain Wisconsin 6th-8th SEL Competencies Too Good for Violence - Social Perspectives Grades 6-8

1 Self-Awareness Learners will be able to recognize and label a variety of Grade 6

complex graded emotions in self and others.
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.8 Keep Your Cool – Anger Management
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management
Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
2 Self- Learners will be able to express their emotions in an Grade 6
Management appropriate and respectful manner using a variety of
modalities (e.g., verbal and nonverbal).
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Lesson 6.8 Keep Your Cool – Anger Management
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management
Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
3 Self- Learners will be able to identify what triggers a strong Grade 6
Management emotion and apply an appropriate calming or coping
strategy to defuse the emotional trigger.
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.8 Keep Your Cool – Anger Management
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (6th Grade – 8th Grade)

Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management

Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism
4 Focus Learners will be able to independently use organizational Grade 6
Attention skills and strategies to focus attention in order to work
toward short-term personal and academic goals.
Lesson 6.1 My Road Ahead – Setting Reachable Goals
Grade 7
Lesson 7.1 Set to Win – Setting Reachable Goals
Grade 8
Lesson 8.1 The Architect – Setting Reachable Goals
5 Social Learners will be able to provide support and Grade 6
Awareness encouragement to others through perspective taking,
empathy, and appreciation for diversity.
Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
6 Social Learners will be able to recognize expressions of empathy Grade 6
Awareness in society and communities.
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT (6th Grade – 8th Grade)

Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others

Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others

SELF-CONCEPT (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Develop positive self-identity and recognize self as a lifelong learner
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SELF-CONCEPT (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

No. CASEL Domain Wisconsin 6th-8th SEL Competencies Too Good for Drugs and Violence - Social Perspectives Grades 6-8

7 Self-Awareness Learners will be able to use optimism and a “growth mind Grade 6
set” to recognize strengths in self in order to describe and
prioritize personal skills and interests they want to
Lesson 6.1 My Road Ahead – Setting Reachable Goals
develop. Lesson 6.2 Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? – Making Responsible Decisions
Grade 7
Lesson 7.1 Set to Win – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 7.2 The Decision is Yours – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.1 The Architect – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 8.2 iDecide – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism

8 Self-Awareness Learners will be able to self-reflect on their values and Grade 6

beliefs and how their behaviors relate to those values and
beliefs.
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others

9 Self-Awareness Learners will be able to identify how family and culture Grade 6
Social-Awareness impact their thoughts and actions.
Lesson 6.2 Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Grade 7
Lesson 7.2 The Decision is Yours – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SELF-CONCEPT (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Grade 8
Lesson 8.2 iDecide – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism

10 Self-Management Learners will be able to consistently set attainable, Grade 6

realistic goals, and persist until their goals are achieved.
Lesson 6.1 My Road Ahead – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 6.2 Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? – Making Responsible Decisions
Grade 7
Lesson 7.1 Set to Win – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 7.2 The Decision is Yours – Making Responsible Decisions
Grade 8
Lesson 8.1 The Architect – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 8.2 iDecide – Making Responsible Decisions

11 Self-Awareness Learners will be able to identify successes and challenges, Grade 6

Self-Management and how they can learn from them.
Lesson 6.1 My Road Ahead – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 6.2 Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Grade 7
Lesson 7.1 Set to Win – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 7.2 The Decision is Yours – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Grade 8
Lesson 8.1 The Architect – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 8.2 iDecide – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Establish and maintain positive relationships by respecting others, practicing social skills, and making responsible choices while recognizing and connecting to the community at
large
No. CASEL Domain Wisconsin 6th-8th SEL Competencies Too Good for Violence - Social Perspectives Grades 6-8

12 Social Awareness Learners will be able to show respect for other people’s Grade 6
perspectives.
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others

13 Social Awareness Learners will be able to reflect how cross-cultural Grade 6

experiences can influence their ability to build positive
relationships.
Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Grade 7
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Grade 8
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships

14 Social Awareness Learners will be able to identify discrimination of Grade 6

individuals and groups based upon perceived differences.
Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.9 What to Say – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations
Grade 7
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Lesson 7.9 Home Base – Identifying and Managing Bullying Situations

Grade 8
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.9 What’s the Deal – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations

15 Relationship Learners will be able to recognize the emotional, physical, Grade 6

Skills social, and other costs of negative relationships.
Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.10 Relationship Status – Teen Dating Violence

16 Relationship Learners will be able to use active listening and assertive, Grade 6
Skills clear communication when expressing thoughts and ideas.
Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Grade 7
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

17 Relationship Learners will be able to recognize and respond appropriately Grade 6

Skills to constructive feedback.
Lesson 6.3 Diagnostic Tune-Up - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Grade 7
Lesson 7.3 Understanding Me - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Grade 8
Lesson 8.3 Calibrating Sensors - Identifying and Managing Emotions
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism

18 Relationship Learners will be able to work cooperatively and productively Grade 6

Skills in a group and overcome setbacks and disagreements.
Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 6.8 Keep Your Cool – Anger Management
Grade 7
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism

19 Relationship Learners will be able to apply negotiation skills and conflict Grade 6
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Skills resolution skills to resolve differences. Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 6.8 Keep Your Cool – Anger Management
Grade 7
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management
Lesson 7.10 Site Survey – Peer Violence
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism

20 Decision Making Learners will be able to generate a variety of solutions and Grade 6
outcomes to a problem with consideration of well-being for
oneself and others.
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 6.9 What to Say – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations
Grade 7
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 7.8 Anger Outlet – Anger Management
Lesson 7.9 Home Base – Identifying and Managing Bullying Situations
Lesson 7.10 Site Survey – Peer Violence
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships

Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.8 System Feedback – Constructive Criticism
Lesson 8.9 What’s the Deal – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations
Lesson 8.10 Relationship Status – Teen Dating Violence

21 Social Awareness Learners will be able to identify how social norms for Grade 6
behavior vary across different settings and within different
cultures.
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others

22 Decision Making Learners will be able to identify the impact of their decisions Grade 6
on personal safety and relationships.
Relationship Lesson 6.2 Who’s in the Driver’s Seat? – Making Responsible Decisions
Skills Lesson 6.5 Peer Review – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.2 The Decision is Yours – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 7.5 The Right Connection – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.2 iDecide – Making Responsible Decisions
Lesson 8.5 Friend Request – Bonding & Relationships
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.10 Relationship Status – Teen Dating Violence

23 Social Awareness Learners will be able to advocate for themselves. Grade 6

 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.

SOCIAL COMPETENCE (6th Grade - 8th Grade)

Relationship Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication

Skills
Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Grade 7
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Grade 8
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.10 Relationship Status – Teen Dating Violence

24 Decision Making Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, create an Grade 6
action plan that addresses a need in the classroom, school, or
Social Awareness
community.
Lesson 6.1 My Road Ahead – Setting Reachable Goals
Relationship Lesson 6.4 Express Yourself - Effective Communication
Skills Lesson 6.6 Confidence in Progress – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 6.7 A Peaceful Approach – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 6.9 What to Say – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations
Grade 7
Lesson 7.1 Set to Win – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 7.4 Say It with Style - Effective Communication
Lesson 7.6 Celebrating Differences – Respect for Self & Others
Lesson 7.7 Meeting Point – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 7.9 Home Base – Identifying and Managing Bullying Situations
Lesson 7.10 Site Survey – Peer Violence
Grade 8
Lesson 8.1 The Architect – Setting Reachable Goals
Lesson 8.4 Press Send - Effective Communication
Lesson 8.6 Compatibility – Respect for Self and Others
Lesson 8.7 Optimal Resolution – Conflict Resolution
Lesson 8.9 What’s the Deal – Identifying & Managing Bullying Situations
Lesson 8.10 Relationship Status – Teen Dating Violence
 Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives
Too Good for Violence – Social Perspectives is a comprehensive, evidence-based social and emotional learning curriculum that develops and
applies social and emotional learning skills for conflict resolution, bullying prevention, anger management, and respect for self and others.