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Lesson Plan

Behavior Breakthroughs

Students will identify and apply strategies for improving classroom behavior, focusing on consistency, clear expectations, consequences, and transparency within a small group setting.

Understanding these strategies empowers students to take ownership of their behavior, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment for themselves and their peers. It builds essential life skills for self-regulation and collaboration.

Audience

7th Grade Students (Tier 2 Group)

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and practical application.

Materials

Behavior Breakthroughs Slide Deck, Warm Up: What's the Rule?, Discussion: Our Classroom Blueprint, Activity: Consequence Compass, and Cool Down: One Big Idea

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up: What's the Rule?

3 minutes

  • Display Warm Up: What's the Rule? on the screen.
    - Ask students to quickly write down or discuss their initial thoughts on the scenario.
    - Briefly discuss their responses, connecting them to the idea of rules and expectations.

Step 2

Introduction to Behavior Breakthroughs

1 minute

  • Introduce the lesson's title: "Behavior Breakthroughs: Mastering Your Classroom Code."
    - Explain that today's session will focus on key strategies for a successful classroom environment.

Step 3

Slide Deck & Discussion: The Four Pillars

7 minutes

  • Present the Behavior Breakthroughs Slide Deck slides covering consistency, clear expectations, consequences, and transparency.
    - Facilitate the Discussion: Our Classroom Blueprint after each pillar, encouraging students to share examples and ask questions.
    - Ensure all students have an opportunity to contribute, especially given it's a Tier 2 group.

Step 4

Activity: Consequence Compass

3 minutes

  • Introduce the Activity: Consequence Compass.
    - Present a brief, realistic classroom behavior scenario (e.g., "A student repeatedly talks over others during group work.")
    - Ask students to brainstorm one logical consequence and one way to apply it transparently and consistently.
    - Share a few examples from the group.

Step 5

Cool Down: One Big Idea

1 minute

  • Distribute or display Cool Down: One Big Idea.
    - Have students complete the exit ticket to summarize their learning.
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Slide Deck

Behavior Breakthroughs

Mastering Your Classroom Code

Ready to unlock the secrets to a smooth-sailing classroom? Let's dive in!

Welcome students and introduce the engaging title. Emphasize that this is about helping them succeed.

Pillar 1: Clear Expectations

What does it mean?
Knowing exactly what is expected of you.

Why is it important?

  • No guessing games!
  • Everyone is on the same page.
  • Helps you succeed!

Explain that 'clear expectations' means everyone knows what's expected. Ask for student examples of clear and unclear expectations.

Pillar 2: Consistency is Key!

What does it mean?
Applying rules and responses fairly, every time.

Why is it important?

  • Fairness for all.
  • Predictable environment.
  • Builds trust and respect.

Discuss how consistency builds trust and fairness. Ask: "What happens if rules are only sometimes enforced?"

Pillar 3: Understanding Consequences

What does it mean?
The results or outcomes of your actions.

Why is it important?

  • Helps you learn from choices.
  • Keeps the classroom fair and safe.
  • Can be positive or negative!

Define consequences as outcomes, positive or negative. Emphasize that consequences are not always 'punishments.' Give examples of positive consequences too.

Pillar 4: Transparency & Trust

What does it mean?
Being open and clear about rules, expectations, and consequences.

Why is it important?

  • You understand the 'why.'
  • Builds a stronger, more trusting classroom community.
  • Everyone feels respected.

Explain transparency as being open and clear about why things happen. Ask: "How does knowing the 'why' help you?"

Recap: Your Classroom Blueprint

Remember the 4 pillars:

  1. Clear Expectations: Know the game plan.
  2. Consistency: Fair play, always.
  3. Consequences: Learn from your moves.
  4. Transparency: Understand the 'why.'

These help us build an awesome learning space!

Summarize the four pillars and transition to the activity.

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Warm Up

Warm Up: What's the Rule?

Imagine you and a friend are playing a new board game. Halfway through, your friend suddenly says, "Okay, now if you land on blue, you lose a turn!" but that wasn't in the original instructions.

How would you feel? What would you do or say?





What does this tell you about the importance of clear rules and everyone knowing them from the start?





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Discussion

Discussion: Our Classroom Blueprint

After discussing each pillar (Clear Expectations, Consistency, Consequences, Transparency), let's talk about how they apply to our classroom.

Clear Expectations

  • Can you think of a time when having a clear expectation really helped you in class (or outside of class)?
  • What makes an expectation truly clear? What can make an expectation confusing?




Consistency is Key!

  • Why is it important that rules are applied the same way to everyone, most of the time?
  • What happens if a rule is only sometimes enforced? How does that make students feel?




Understanding Consequences

  • When you think about consequences, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Is it always negative?
  • Can you give an example of a positive consequence of a good choice in the classroom?




Transparency & Trust

  • Why is it helpful for you to understand why certain rules or consequences exist?
  • How does a teacher being open about classroom management build trust with students?




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Activity

Activity: Consequence Compass

For each scenario below, imagine you are the student and the teacher. How would you navigate the situation using the 4 pillars we discussed?

Scenario 1: Group Work Chatter

During group work, one student consistently talks about off-topic subjects, distracting their teammates and preventing work from getting done.

As the student: What clear expectation might you have forgotten? How could you be more consistent in your focus?





As the teacher: What would be a logical consequence for this behavior? How would you apply it transparently and consistently?





Scenario 2: Late Assignment Loop

A student frequently turns in homework late, even though the due dates are clearly posted and announced.

As the student: What clear expectation is being missed? What consistent habit could you build to avoid this?





As the teacher: What would be a logical consequence for late work? How would you ensure this consequence is understood and applied transparently?





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Cool Down

Cool Down: One Big Idea

In one or two sentences, summarize the most important thing you learned or were reminded of today about classroom behavior strategies.




How will you try to apply this understanding in your classroom interactions starting today?




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Lesson Plan

Behavior Breakthroughs

Students will identify and apply strategies for improving classroom behavior, focusing on consistency, clear expectations, consequences, and transparency within a small group setting.

Understanding these strategies empowers students to take ownership of their behavior, fostering a more positive and productive learning environment for themselves and their peers. It builds essential life skills for self-regulation and collaboration.

Audience

7th Grade Students (Tier 2 Group)

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion and practical application.

Materials

Behavior Breakthroughs Slide Deck, Warm Up: What's the Rule?, Discussion: Our Classroom Blueprint, Activity: Consequence Compass, and Cool Down: One Big Idea

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm Up: What's the Rule?

3 minutes

  • Display Warm Up: What's the Rule? on the screen.
    - Ask students to quickly write down or discuss their initial thoughts on the scenario.
    - Briefly discuss their responses, connecting them to the idea of rules and expectations.

Step 2

Introduction to Behavior Breakthroughs

1 minute

  • Introduce the lesson's title: "Behavior Breakthroughs: Mastering Your Classroom Code."
    - Explain that today's session will focus on key strategies for a successful classroom environment.

Step 3

Slide Deck & Discussion: The Four Pillars

7 minutes

  • Present the Behavior Breakthroughs Slide Deck slides covering consistency, clear expectations, consequences, and transparency.
    - Facilitate the Discussion: Our Classroom Blueprint after each pillar, encouraging students to share examples and ask questions.
    - Ensure all students have an opportunity to contribute, especially given it's a Tier 2 group.

Step 4

Activity: Consequence Compass

3 minutes

  • Introduce the Activity: Consequence Compass.
    - Present a brief, realistic classroom behavior scenario (e.g., "A student repeatedly talks over others during group work.")
    - Ask students to brainstorm one logical consequence and one way to apply it transparently and consistently.
    - Share a few examples from the group.

Step 5

Cool Down: One Big Idea

1 minute

  • Distribute or display Cool Down: One Big Idea.
    - Have students complete the exit ticket to summarize their learning.
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