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Attendance Matters!

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Lesson Plan

Attendance Matters!

Improve Attendance in classes

This lesson aims to improve student attendance by highlighting its importance through collaborative learning. Students will engage in a discussion, participate in a group activity, and complete an exit ticket to reinforce the value of regular attendance. This lesson is crucial as it helps students understand the impact of attendance on their academic success and fosters a sense of responsibility.

Audience

Attendance Makeup

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Group Activity Instructions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the objective of the lesson: to understand the importance of regular attendance.
  • Briefly discuss how attendance impacts learning and future opportunities.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about why attendance is important.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.
  • Highlight key points such as academic performance, social connections, and future success.

Step 3

Group Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with the activity instructions.
  • Task each group with creating a short skit or poster that illustrates the benefits of regular attendance.
  • Allow groups to present their work to the class.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Distribute the exit ticket to each student.
  • Ask students to write down one reason why they think attendance is important and one strategy they can use to improve their own attendance.
  • Collect the exit tickets for assessment.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed and presented during the lesson.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how they can apply what they've learned to improve their attendance.
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Discussion

Discussion on Attendance

A guided discussion to explore the importance of regular attendance in school.

Why do you think attending school regularly is important?

Encourage students to think about the impact on learning, relationships, and future opportunities.







What are some challenges you face in attending school regularly?

Guide students to consider personal, family, or environmental factors.







How can we support each other in improving attendance?

Discuss strategies like peer support, setting goals, and creating reminders.







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Worksheet

Group Activity Instructions

Instructions for a collaborative activity where students create a skit or poster about the benefits of regular attendance.

Create a skit or poster that illustrates the benefits of regular attendance.

Think about how attendance affects learning, friendships, and future success.







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Quiz

Attendance Exit Ticket

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