Attendance Superheroes

Erika Morris

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Attendance Superheroes

Improve Attendance

In this lesson, students will create their own superhero personas and discuss how being present every day helps them become stronger and smarter. They will use a Richter scale to self-assess their attendance, setting goals for improvement. This lesson will foster a sense of responsibility and the importance of regular attendance.

Audience

2nd - 5th Grade Small Group

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Improve Attendance

Materials

Drawing materials (paper, markers, crayons), Richter Scale Self-Assessment Worksheet, Superhero Mask Templates, Scissors and Glue, and Pre-Assessment Point Scale Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Greet the students and introduce the topic of attendance.
Discuss why regular attendance is important for their learning and growth.
Inform them that they will be creating their own superhero personas and using a Richter scale to assess their attendance.

Step 2

Point Scale Pre-Assessment

5 minutes

Distribute the Point Scale Pre-Assessment Worksheet.
Explain each question and have students rate themselves on a scale from 1 to 5.
Collect the worksheets to review their current attitudes and understanding of attendance.

Step 3

Superhero Creation

10 minutes

Hand out superhero mask templates and drawing materials.
Ask students to think of a superhero persona that represents the best version of themselves who attends school every day.
Have them design and color their superhero masks.
Encourage them to think about what special powers their superhero has that help them come to school daily.

Step 4

Richter Scale Self-Assessment

7 minutes

Distribute the Richter Scale Self-Assessment Worksheet.
Explain how the Richter scale works and guide the students through assessing their own attendance.
Have students mark where they think they are on the scale and set a goal for improvement.

Step 5

Sharing and Reflection

8 minutes

Allow students to share their superhero masks and personas with the group.
Invite them to discuss how their superhero could help them improve their attendance.
Reflect on the self-assessment and discuss steps they can take to reach their attendance goals.
Congratulate them on their creativity and commitment to improving attendance.

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Worksheet

Richter Scale Self-Assessment

This worksheet enables students to self-assess their attendance using a Richter scale, helping them identify their current attendance level and set goals for improvement.

On a scale from 1 to 10, how would you rate your attendance this past month?

1 means you missed a lot of days, and 10 means you attended every day.

What is your goal for attendance next month? Write it down.

What steps can you take to reach your attendance goal?

Quiz

Point Scale Pre-Assessment