Love, Simon (2018) – Valentine’s Day Lesson Plan for High School

❤️ Love, Simon (2018) – Valentine’s Day Lesson Plan for High School

Looking for a meaningful Valentine’s Day lesson that promotes empathy, inclusivity, and authentic discussion? This 2-hour English Language Arts and Social-Emotional Learning lesson uses Love, Simon (2018) to explore themes of identity, authenticity, love, and acceptance in a way that’s age-appropriate and deeply impactful. Perfect for high school students (grades 9–12), this resource creates space for reflection, representation, and connection.

✨ What’s Included

✅ Full 2-Hour Lesson Plan
✅ Discussion Questions & Guided Activities
✅ Student Reflection Worksheet (editable + printable)
✅ Teacher Answer Key with sample responses
✅ Pre-Lesson Prep & Administrative Guidance
✅ Standards Alignment (ELA + SEL)
✅ Optional Creative Writing Prompts
✅ Resource List (LGBTQ+ support organizations)

💡 How It Works in the Classroom

• Ideal for Valentine’s Day or identity-themed units

• Structured for whole-class film study or small group reflection

• Encourages safe, respectful discussions about empathy, belonging, and authenticity

• Supports SEL objectives like self-awareness, empathy, and relationship skills

• Perfect for sub plans, classroom community-building, or media literacy lessons

🎯 Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Analyze themes of identity, authenticity, and belonging

• Evaluate how secrets and truth impact relationships

• Understand the coming-out experience with empathy and respect

• Discuss representation and visibility in media

• Write reflectively about self-acceptance and love in all forms

Aligned with:
📘 Common Core ELA Standards (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening)
💬 Social-Emotional Learning Competencies

🌈 Why Teachers Love It

⭐ Builds empathy and classroom connection
⭐ Supports LGBTQ+ inclusion and representation
⭐ Engages students with a film they actually enjoy
⭐ Encourages thoughtful Valentine’s discussions about self-love, friendship, and acceptance
⭐ Includes everything you need—no prep required!

💕 Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Celebrate love in all its forms—romantic, friendship, and self-love—while helping students understand that “everyone deserves a great love story.”