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Accountability in Action

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Mary Beth Kuchno

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Accountability in Action

Accountability for Your Actions

This lesson introduces 4th-grade students to the concept of accountability through a short video, a collaborative game, and a guided discussion. By understanding accountability, students learn the importance of taking responsibility for their actions, which is crucial for personal growth and building trust with others.

Audience

4th Grade

Time

10 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Restorative Practices, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: The Power of Words, Printable Cards: Accountability Scenarios, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

1 min

  • Briefly introduce the concept of accountability.
  • Explain that today we'll learn about taking responsibility for our actions.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Show the video The Power of Words.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how words and actions affect others.

Step 3

Game-Based Activity

3 mins

  • Use the printable cards with different scenarios.
  • In pairs, students pick a card and discuss what they would do in that situation to show accountability.

Step 4

Discussion

3 mins

  • Lead a discussion using the provided questions.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why accountability is important.
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Discussion

Accountability Discussion

A guided discussion to help students reflect on the importance of accountability and how it applies to their daily lives.

What does accountability mean to you?

Encourage students to think about taking responsibility for their actions and decisions.







Can you think of a time when you had to be accountable for something?

Guide students to share personal experiences and what they learned from them.







Why is it important to be accountable for your actions?

Discuss how accountability builds trust and helps in personal growth.







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Worksheet

Accountability Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to discuss how they would show accountability in different situations.




You accidentally broke a classmate's pencil. What do you do?







You forgot to do your homework. How do you handle it?







You see someone being left out at recess. What can you do?







You told a friend you would help them, but you forgot. What now?




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