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Academic Choices and Consequences

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Lesson Plan

Academic Choices and Consequences

Understand academic behavior-consequence link

This lesson helps students understand the connection between their academic behaviors and the consequences they face. Using a worksheet, a video, and a discussion, students will explore how different study habits lead to different academic outcomes. This lesson is important as it encourages self-reflection and accountability, helping students make more informed academic decisions in the future.

Audience

Students with externalizing behaviors

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Worksheet: Academic Choices and Consequences, Video: It Doesn’t Matter If You Fail. It Matters How You Fail, and Discussion questions

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of academic behavior and consequences.
  • Explain the importance of understanding how our study habits lead to certain academic outcomes.

Step 2

Video Viewing

7 mins

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the worksheet 'Academic Choices and Consequences'.
  • Instruct students to read through different scenarios and reflect on the consequences of each choice.
  • Encourage students to think about their own study habits and how they can improve.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using questions like:
    • What are some common poor study habits?
    • What academic consequences have you experienced from these habits?
    • How do these habits affect your grades and learning?
    • How can changing your study habits improve your academic performance and future opportunities?
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate to their own experiences.
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Worksheet

Academic Choices and Consequences Worksheet

This worksheet contains scenarios related to study habits and their consequences, helping students reflect on their academic choices.

Scenario 1: You have a test tomorrow but decide to watch TV instead of studying. What might happen?








Scenario 2: You always wait until the last minute to start your assignments. How does this affect your grades?








Scenario 3: You don't take notes during class because you think you can remember everything. What are the potential consequences?








Scenario 4: You study a little bit every day instead of cramming the night before. How might this impact your performance?








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