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Attendance Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Adventure

Improve Attendance

This lesson uses game-based learning to engage high school boys in understanding the importance of regular attendance. By incorporating a motivational video and interactive activities, students will explore how attendance impacts their academic success and personal growth. This lesson is crucial as it helps students recognize the value of being present, both physically and mentally, in their educational journey.

Audience

High School Boys

Time

30 min

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: How to Stay Motivated, Discussion Questions, Attendance Game Materials, and Printable Scenario Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the topic of attendance.
  • Briefly discuss why attendance is important for success in school and life.
  • Explain that today's lesson will include a video and a fun game to explore this topic.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Show the video How to Stay Motivated.
  • Ask students to pay attention to the key points about motivation and how it relates to attendance.

Step 3

Discussion

7 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions to explore students' thoughts on the video.
  • Encourage students to share their own experiences and ideas about staying motivated to attend school regularly.

Step 4

Attendance Game

10 mins

  • Introduce the game designed to reinforce the importance of attendance.
  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with game materials.
  • Explain the rules and objectives of the game:
    • Each group receives a set of scenario cards depicting different attendance challenges.
    • Students must work together to come up with solutions to these challenges.
    • Points are awarded for creative and practical solutions.
    • The group with the most points at the end wins a small prize.
  • Allow students to play the game, focusing on strategies to improve attendance.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to set personal goals for improving their attendance.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of being present.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Attendance

This discussion will help students reflect on the video and their own attendance habits.

What are some reasons you think attendance is important?

Encourage students to think about both academic and personal growth aspects.







How does motivation affect your decision to attend school?

Discuss the connection between motivation and attendance, using examples from the video.







What strategies can you use to improve your attendance?

Guide students to brainstorm practical steps they can take to be more consistent in attending school.







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Worksheet

Attendance Game Scenario Cards

These printable cards present different attendance challenges for students to solve collaboratively.




You wake up late and miss the bus. What can you do to ensure you still make it to school on time?







You have a big test today, but you feel unprepared. How can you motivate yourself to attend and do your best?







Your friend wants to skip school to hang out. How do you handle the situation while maintaining your attendance?







You feel tired and unmotivated in the morning. What strategies can you use to boost your energy and get to school?







You have a family event that conflicts with school hours. How can you balance both responsibilities?




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