Lesson Plan
Respect Rally Roadmap
Students will define respect through discussion and creative expression, then co-create a Classroom Charter outlining norms for a safe, inclusive learning environment.
Building a shared understanding of respect empowers students to take ownership of their behavior, fosters a positive classroom climate, and reduces conflict by establishing clear, student-generated norms.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Respect Quick Draw
5 minutes
Step 2
Intro Discussion: What Is Respect?
10 minutes
Step 3
Small-Group Circles: Respect in Real Life
10 minutes
Step 4
Whole-Class Activity: Classroom Charter Creation
15 minutes
Step 5
Share and Close
5 minutes

Slide Deck
What Is Respect?
Definition of Respect
Respect in Action: Listening
Respect in Action: Kindness
Respect in Action: Valuing Differences
Real-Life Examples
Turn-and-Talk: Your Experience

Activity


Discussion


Warm Up

