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Attendance Matters!

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters!

Increase Attendance

This lesson aims to increase student attendance by highlighting the importance of being present in school and engaging students in collaborative activities. By using a combination of video content, group discussions, and reflective exercises, students will understand the benefits of regular attendance and how it contributes to their academic and social success. This lesson is crucial as it fosters a sense of community and responsibility among students, encouraging them to support each other in maintaining consistent attendance.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Video: How to Stay Motivated, Worksheet: Attendance Reflection, Exit Ticket: Attendance Commitment, Answer Key: Attendance Reflection, Class-Wide Attendance Challenge Instructions, and Attendance Trivia Game Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of attendance.
  • Share statistics on how regular attendance improves academic performance and future success. For example, students with consistent attendance are more likely to achieve higher grades and graduate on time.
  • Highlight that students with good attendance have a graduation rate of over 90%, compared to those with poor attendance.
  • Discuss the benefits of regular attendance, such as improved grades, enhanced social skills, and increased opportunities for future success.
  • Emphasize that students with regular attendance are more likely to secure stable employment and earn higher wages in their careers.
  • Show the video How to Stay Motivated to inspire students about the benefits of staying motivated and attending school regularly.

Step 2

Attendance Trivia Game

5 mins

  • Organize an attendance trivia game.
  • Prepare questions related to attendance statistics and benefits.
  • Divide the class into teams and ask questions, awarding points for correct answers.
  • Use this activity to reinforce the importance of regular attendance.

Step 3

Class-Wide Attendance Challenge

5 mins

  • Introduce the class-wide attendance challenge.
  • Explain that students will set individual attendance goals and work in small teams to support each other.
  • Discuss how progress will be tracked and celebrated over the coming weeks.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

10 mins

  • Distribute the "Attendance Reflection" worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on their own attendance habits and write down strategies they can use to improve.
  • Encourage students to share their reflections with a partner.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Attendance Commitment" exit ticket.
  • Ask students to write one commitment they will make to improve their attendance.
  • Collect exit tickets and thank students for their participation.
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Worksheet

Attendance Reflection

This worksheet helps students reflect on their attendance habits and identify strategies to improve.

Why is attending school important to you?

Think about both academic and social reasons.







What challenges do you face in attending school regularly?

Consider both internal and external factors.







List three strategies you can use to improve your attendance.

Think about time management, motivation, and support systems.







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Answer Key

Attendance Reflection Answer Key

This answer key provides suggested responses to the Attendance Reflection worksheet to assist teachers in guiding discussions.

Why is attending school important to you?

Academic success, social interaction, personal growth.
Attending school is important for academic success, social interaction, and personal growth.

What challenges do you face in attending school regularly?

Lack of motivation, transportation issues, family responsibilities.
Students may face challenges such as lack of motivation, transportation issues, or family responsibilities.

List three strategies you can use to improve your attendance.

Setting a regular schedule, seeking help from teachers, using a planner.
Strategies may include setting a regular schedule, seeking help from teachers, or using a planner.

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Quiz

Attendance Commitment

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Reading

Class-Wide Attendance Challenge Instructions

This document provides instructions for organizing and implementing a class-wide attendance challenge that combines individual and team-based elements.

Class-Wide Attendance Challenge Instructions

  • Objective: Encourage students to improve their attendance through individual and team efforts.
  • Setup:
    • Divide the class into small teams.
    • Each student sets a personal attendance goal.
    • Teams support each other in achieving their goals.
  • Tracking:
    • Use a chart or digital tool to track attendance progress.
    • Celebrate milestones and improvements.
  • Duration:
    • The challenge will run for a specified period (e.g., one month).
  • Rewards:
    • Consider small rewards for teams or individuals who meet their goals.
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Worksheet

Attendance Trivia Game Questions

These printable cards contain trivia questions about attendance statistics and benefits to engage students in a fun and educational game.




What percentage of students with good attendance graduate on time?







How does regular attendance affect academic performance?







Name one benefit of attending school regularly.







What is a common challenge that affects student attendance?







How can students support each other in improving attendance?




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