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Attendance Matters: Building Consistent Habits

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters: Building Consistent Habits

Understand importance of attendance

This lesson emphasizes the significance of regular school attendance and its impact on academic success and personal growth. Students will engage in discussions about barriers to attendance and develop personal action plans to improve their attendance habits. This lesson is crucial as it helps students recognize the long-term benefits of consistent attendance and empowers them to take proactive steps towards their educational goals.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Understand importance of attendance

Materials

Discussion Questions, Worksheet: Personal Action Plan, Handout for Parents, and Pens and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Briefly discuss why attendance is important.
  • Share a quick statistic or anecdote about attendance and success.

Step 2

Discussion on Barriers

7 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to explore common barriers to attendance.
  • Encourage students to share their own experiences.

Step 3

Creating Personal Action Plans

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Personal Action Plan' worksheet.
  • Guide students in identifying their own barriers and brainstorming solutions.
  • Encourage students to set one realistic goal for improving their attendance.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Distribute the handout for parents.
  • Encourage students to commit to their action plans and seek support if needed.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Attendance

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on the barriers to regular school attendance and its importance.

What are some common barriers to regular school attendance?

Encourage students to think about personal, social, and environmental factors.







How does regular attendance impact academic success and personal growth?

Discuss the correlation between attendance and grades, as well as personal development.







What strategies can help overcome these barriers?

Guide students to think about practical solutions and support systems.







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Worksheet

Worksheet: Personal Action Plan

A worksheet to help students identify barriers to their attendance and create a plan to improve their habits.

Identify three barriers that affect your school attendance.

Consider personal, social, and environmental factors.







List two strategies you can use to overcome each barrier.

Think about resources and support systems available to you.







Set a specific goal for improving your attendance over the next month.

Make sure your goal is realistic and measurable.







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Reading

Handout for Parents: Importance of Attendance

A handout for students to take home, summarizing the importance of regular school attendance and how parents can support their children's attendance goals.

Why Attendance Matters

Regular school attendance is crucial for academic success and personal growth. Students who attend school consistently are more likely to achieve higher grades and develop important life skills.

How Parents Can Help

  • Encourage a Routine: Help your child establish a consistent daily routine that includes time for homework, meals, and rest.
  • Communicate: Talk to your child about the importance of attending school and how it impacts their future.
  • Support: Be aware of any challenges your child may face in attending school and work together to find solutions.

Set Goals Together

Discuss with your child the goals they have set for improving their attendance and how you can support them in achieving these goals.

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