Attendance Matters

Stephen Gwinn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters

Improve attendance

This lesson focuses on improving student attendance by highlighting its importance and exploring strategies to maintain consistent attendance. Through a guided discussion and an interactive activity, students will understand the impact of attendance on their academic success and personal growth. This lesson is crucial as it encourages students to take responsibility for their learning and fosters a sense of accountability.

Audience

9th grade students

Time

48 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Activity Materials

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of attendance in school.
Share a few statistics or anecdotes about how attendance affects academic performance and future opportunities.

Step 2

Discussion

15 minutes

Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about their views on attendance.
Encourage students to share personal experiences and thoughts on why attendance might be challenging.
Guide the discussion towards understanding the benefits of regular attendance.

Step 3

Activity

20 minutes

Organize students into small groups and provide them with materials for the activity.
Each group will brainstorm and create a poster or presentation on strategies to improve attendance.
Encourage creativity and collaboration within the groups.

Step 4

Closure

8 minutes

Have each group present their ideas to the class.
Summarize the key points discussed and strategies shared.
Encourage students to set personal attendance goals for the upcoming month.

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Discussion

Attendance Discussion

A guided discussion to explore students' perspectives on attendance and its importance.

Why do you think attendance is important for your success?

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

What are some challenges you face in maintaining regular attendance?

Guide students to consider both internal and external factors.

How can we as a class support each other in improving attendance?

Focus on community and peer support strategies.