Attendance Matters!

Alexxy Lopez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters!

Importance of Attendance

In this lesson, students will understand the importance of regular school attendance and how it affects their learning and future success. The lesson includes engaging discussions, a collaborative activity, and a reflective exercise. This lesson is important because establishing the significance of attendance early can improve students' academic performance and build responsibility.

Audience

3rd and 5th Grade

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Attendance Worksheet, and Reflection Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of attendance.
Explain why attendance is important using relatable examples (e.g., "When you're here every day, you don't miss out on fun activities and important lessons!").

Step 2

Class Discussion

5 mins

Facilitate a discussion using prepared questions about attendance.
Encourage students to share their thoughts on why attending school regularly is important.
Discuss how good attendance can help them learn better and be more successful.

Step 3

Collaborative Activity

7 mins

Divide the class into small groups and give each group the Attendance Worksheet.
Ask the groups to work together to fill out the worksheet, identifying reasons why attendance is important and ways to improve attendance.

Step 4

Reflection

3 mins

Distribute the Reflection Worksheet to each student.
Ask students to reflect on what they learned about attendance and write down one thing they will do to improve their own attendance.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the main points discussed during the lesson.
Encourage students to share one thing they will do to improve their attendance.
Thank the students for their participation and remind them that being present is the first step to success!

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Discussion

Attendance Discussion

Facilitate a discussion to explore students' understanding and views on attendance.

Why do you think it's important to come to school every day?

Discuss how daily attendance helps in understanding lessons and participating in activities.

Can you think of a time when you missed school? How did it affect you?

Encourage students to share personal stories and reflections.

What can we do as a class to help each other attend school every day?

Brainstorm ideas like setting up buddy systems or reminders.

Worksheet

Attendance Worksheet

A short worksheet where students work in groups to identify reasons for good attendance and strategies to improve it.

List three reasons why attending school every day is important.

Think about learning, friendships, and activities.

What are some things that can make it hard to come to school?

Consider challenges like feeling tired or having a busy morning.

Write down two ways you can improve your attendance.

Ideas might include getting ready the night before or setting an alarm.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on what they learned about attendance in the lesson and set personal goals.

What did you learn today about the importance of attending school?

Summarize what was discussed in the lesson.

Write one thing you will do to improve your attendance.

This could be a personal goal or strategy like waking up earlier.