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Accountability in Action

Nadine Cenord

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Accountability in Action

Accountability

This lesson focuses on teaching 4th-grade students the importance of accountability through active learning and game-based strategies. By engaging in a fun and interactive activity, students will learn how their actions affect others and the importance of taking responsibility. The lesson includes a video that illustrates real-life scenarios of accountability and respect, helping students understand these concepts in a relatable context.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Respecting Each Other in School, Printable Cards: Accountability Scenarios, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think accountability means.
  • Discuss how being accountable means taking responsibility for your actions and how it affects others.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

  • Show the video Respecting Each Other in School.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the characters demonstrate accountability and respect.

Step 3

Activity: Accountability Game

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a set of printable cards containing different scenarios.
  • Instruct students to discuss each scenario and decide how they would act responsibly.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts with the class.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points about accountability and respect.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about being accountable.
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Worksheet

Accountability Scenarios Cards

These cards contain various scenarios that require students to think about accountability and how they would respond responsibly.




You borrowed a friend's pencil and accidentally broke it. What do you do?







You see someone being left out of a game. How can you help?







You forgot to do your homework. What should you tell your teacher?







You made a mess in the classroom. What is the responsible action?




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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Accountability

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on accountability and its importance in everyday situations.

What does accountability mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal responsibility and how it affects others.







Can you think of a time when you were accountable for your actions?

Ask students to share personal experiences and reflect on the outcomes.







Why is it important to be accountable in a group setting?

Discuss how accountability can lead to trust and better teamwork.







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