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Attendance Matters: A Life Skill

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters: A Life Skill

Understand the importance of attendance

This lesson teaches 7th-grade students the significance of regular attendance in school and life. Through discussions and activities, students will learn how attendance is linked to responsibility and time management, essential skills for their future success.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand the importance of attendance

Materials

Discussion Questions, Attendance Worksheet, Reflection Quiz, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what attendance means and why it might be important.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on how attendance affects their daily lives.

Step 2

Group Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a scenario related to attendance (e.g., missing a day of school, being late to a meeting).
  • Have groups discuss the potential consequences and share their thoughts with the class.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to guide a class conversation about the importance of attendance.
  • Encourage students to think about how attendance impacts their responsibilities and time management.

Step 4

Reflection Quiz

10 mins

  • Distribute the reflection quiz to students.
  • Allow them to individually reflect on what they learned about attendance and its importance.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to set personal goals for improving their attendance.

Step 6

Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Hand out the exit ticket to students.
  • Ask them to write down one thing they learned about the importance of attendance and one goal they have for improving their attendance.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a class discussion on the importance of attendance.

Why is regular attendance important in school and life?

Discuss how attendance affects learning, relationships, and future opportunities.







How does attendance relate to responsibility?

Explore the connection between being present and being accountable.







What are some strategies to improve attendance?

Encourage students to think about planning, prioritizing, and setting reminders.







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Worksheet

Attendance Worksheet

A worksheet to help students explore scenarios related to attendance and its impact.

Describe a time when missing an event affected you. What were the consequences?

Think about a school day, a family event, or a sports practice.







List three ways you can improve your attendance in school.








How does being on time show respect for others?








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Quiz

Reflection Quiz

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Exit Ticket

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