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How Am I Doing, Really?

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How Am I Doing, Really? Lesson Plan

Students will reflect honestly on their attendance, homework completion, and classroom participation habits to develop self-awareness and identify areas for growth.

Developing self-awareness about one's habits is crucial for academic success and personal growth. This lesson provides a structured opportunity for students to honestly assess their current behaviors and consider how they can improve, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Through guided reflection and a personal 'Habit Report Card', students will assess and discuss their academic habits.

Materials

Smartboard or Projector, Habit Check-In Slides, My Habits Worksheet, and Pencils

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Quick Mood Check

3 minutes

  • Display the first slide of Habit Check-In Slides.
  • Ask students to quickly share (thumbs up/down/sideways) how they are feeling about their school week so far. No need for detailed explanations, just a quick pulse check.

Step 2

Guided Reflection: My Habits Report Card

10 minutes

  • Distribute the My Habits Worksheet.
  • Guide students through the worksheet using the Habit Check-In Slides. Read each category aloud (Attendance, Homework, Classroom Participation).
  • Instruct students to rate themselves honestly (Excellent, Good, Needs Improvement) for each habit and briefly explain why they gave themselves that rating.
  • Emphasize the importance of honesty and self-reflection, explaining that this is for their own growth, not a grade.

Step 3

Partner Talk: Share One Thing

5 minutes

  • Ask students to turn to a partner.
  • Instruct them to share one thing they wrote on their My Habits Worksheet that they are proud of, or one area where they want to improve. Reiterate that this is a safe space for sharing and listening respectfully.

Step 4

Closing: My First Step

2 minutes

  • Bring the class back together.
  • Display the final slide of Habit Check-In Slides.
  • Ask students to silently think about one small, actionable step they can take to improve one of their habits. This is their
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Slide Deck

How Are You Doing, Really?

A Quick Mood Check

How are you feeling about your school week so far?

(Give a thumbs up, thumbs down, or thumbs sideways)

Welcome students. Ask for a quick, non-verbal mood check (thumbs up/down/sideways) to gauge their current feelings about the school week.

My Habits Report Card

Time to Reflect!

Today, we're going to give ourselves a "report card" on our school habits.

This is for YOU to reflect and grow. Be HONEST with yourself!

Introduce the idea of a 'Habit Report Card.' Explain that today we'll be thinking about how we're doing with some important school habits. Emphasize that honesty is key for personal growth.

Habit 1: Attendance

Am I consistently coming to class and ready to learn?

  • Excellent: I'm always here and ready!
  • Good: I'm mostly here, sometimes a little late or distracted.
  • Needs Improvement: I miss class often or struggle to be ready.

Why did I choose this rating?

Guide students through the Attendance section of the worksheet. Ask them to consider their own attendance and participation in class. Remind them to be honest.

Habit 2: Homework Hero?

Am I completing my homework and turning it in on time?

  • Excellent: My homework is always done and on time!
  • Good: I usually do my homework, but sometimes it's late or incomplete.
  • Needs Improvement: Homework is a challenge for me; I often don't finish or turn it in.

Why did I choose this rating?

Guide students through the Homework section. Encourage them to think about their effort and completion.

Habit 3: Classroom Contributions

Am I participating actively and respectfully in class?

  • Excellent: I share ideas, ask questions, and listen to others.
  • Good: I participate sometimes, but could do more.
  • Needs Improvement: I rarely participate or sometimes distract others.

Why did I choose this rating?

Guide students through the Classroom Participation section. Prompt them to think about their engagement.

Partner Talk: Share One Thing

Time to Share!

  • Turn to a partner.
  • Share one thing you're proud of from your worksheet OR one area you want to improve.
  • Listen respectfully to your partner.

Explain the partner talk. Emphasize respectful listening and sharing one specific thing.

My First Step

What's ONE small step you can take to improve a habit?

  • Think quietly to yourself.
  • This is your personal goal.

Bring the class back together. Ask them to reflect silently on one actionable step they can take. This is their personal commitment.

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Worksheet

My Habits Report Card: How Am I Doing, Really?

Name: ____________________________

Today, we're going to take an honest look at our school habits. This is for you to help you grow! Be honest with yourself, no one else will grade this but you.

Habit 1: Attendance & Readiness

  • Definition: Am I consistently coming to class and ready to learn (materials, mind-set)?

Rate Yourself: (Circle one)

Excellent        Good        Needs Improvement

Why did you choose this rating? (Be specific!)






Habit 2: Homework Completion

  • Definition: Am I completing my homework assignments and turning them in on time?

Rate Yourself: (Circle one)

Excellent        Good        Needs Improvement

Why did you choose this rating? (Be specific!)






Habit 3: Classroom Participation

  • Definition: Am I participating actively and respectfully in class (sharing ideas, asking questions, listening)?

Rate Yourself: (Circle one)

Excellent        Good        Needs Improvement

Why did you choose this rating? (Be specific!)






My First Step

What is ONE small, actionable step you can take to improve one of your habits?

Example: "I will make sure my backpack is packed with my homework the night before school."






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