Teacher Script: Reflect & Rise

Introduction & Hook (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Today we're going to talk about something super important that can help you become even better learners. I want you to take a moment and think about something you've gotten really, really good at. Maybe it's a sport, a video game, playing an instrument, or drawing. Think about it for a few seconds.


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Teacher: "Now, raise your hand if you're willing to share what you thought of. How did you get better at it? What did you do to improve?"

(Listen to a few student responses. Guide them towards ideas of practice, trying again, thinking about what went wrong, etc.)

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 1: Reflect & Rise: Level Up Your Learning!) "Fantastic! It sounds like you all have some great strategies for improving. Today, we're going to talk about a 'superpower' that helps us get better at anything, especially in school. Our lesson today is called 'Reflect & Rise: Level Up Your Learning!'"

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 2: What's Your Superpower for Getting Better?) "So, how do we get better? How do we learn from our experiences? This is where our superpower comes in. It's called self-reflection."

What is Self-Reflection? (7 minutes)

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 3: Self-Reflection: Your Secret Weapon!) "Self-reflection is like hitting the pause button and looking back at your own actions and thoughts. It's asking yourself questions like: 'What went well? What could have gone better? Why did I do what I did? And what can I do differently next time?' It's how we learn from ourselves and grow!"

Teacher: "Why do you think it's important to ask ourselves these kinds of questions?"

(Encourage responses like 'so we don't make the same mistakes,' 'so we can get smarter,' 'to understand ourselves better.')

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 4: Academic Behaviors: What Are They?) "Now, let's connect this to school. In school, we have 'academic behaviors.' These are all the things you do that help or hurt your learning. Can anyone give me an example of an academic behavior?"

(Prompt students for examples like 'listening to the teacher,' 'doing homework,' 'asking questions,' 'participating in class,' 'studying for a test.')

Teacher: "Exactly! Listening in class, participating in discussions, completing your homework on time, asking questions when you're confused, studying for tests—these are all academic behaviors. And guess what? Self-reflection helps you make these behaviors even better!"

Practice Activity: Academic Reflection (13 minutes)

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 5: Time to Reflect: Your Academic Superpower Practice!) "It's time to put our self-reflection superpower into practice! I'm going to hand out an Academic Reflection Activity worksheet. On this sheet, you're going to choose one academic behavior that you want to work on. It could be anything we just talked about, or another one you think of. For example, maybe you want to get better at listening during group work, or remembering to bring your homework home."

"Once you choose your behavior, you'll reflect on a time you displayed that behavior, how it went, and then make a plan for how you can improve next time. Be honest with yourselves and think deeply!"

(Distribute the Academic Reflection Activity worksheets. Circulate around the room to offer guidance and support.)

Teacher: "Remember, there are no 'right' or 'wrong' answers here. This is about your learning journey and your growth. Take your time to think."

Share & Conclude (5 minutes)

Teacher: "Alright, class, bring your attention back up here. Who would like to share one thing they reflected on or one idea they have for improving an academic behavior? You don't have to share everything, just one insight you gained."

(Allow a few students to share, creating a safe and encouraging environment.)

Teacher: (Transition to Slide 6: Keep Reflecting, Keep Rising!) "Thank you for sharing, everyone! What fantastic reflections. Remember, self-reflection is a powerful tool. It helps you understand yourself, shows you how to improve, and makes you a stronger, smarter learner."

"Don't just use this superpower today; try to use it often! At the end of a school day, or after a big project, ask yourself: 'What went well? What could be better? What will I do next time?' Keep reflecting, and you'll keep rising to new levels of learning!"

Teacher: "You are all amazing, reflective learners. Great job today!"

Academic Reflection Activity: My Learning Superpower!

Name: ____________________________

Date: ____________________________

Part 1: Choose Your Academic Behavior

Think about your actions in class or when doing schoolwork. What is ONE academic behavior you want to reflect on and try to improve? (Examples: listening, participating, completing homework, asking questions, studying, managing time)

My academic behavior to reflect on is:

Part 2: Reflect on the Past

Think about a recent time when you showed this academic behavior. It could be a time it went well, or a time it was challenging.

1. Describe the situation: When and where did this happen? What were you doing?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. How did you perform this academic behavior during that situation? What did you do or say?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. What was the result or outcome of your actions? (e.g., I understood the lesson, I finished my work, I felt confused, I didn't learn much.)
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Part 3: Plan for Improvement

Now, let's use your self-reflection superpower to make a plan for the future!

1. Based on your reflection, what is one specific thing you could do differently next time to improve this academic behavior?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

2. When will you try out this new strategy? (e.g., during math class tomorrow, when I do my homework tonight, during group work this afternoon.)
   
   
   
   
   

3. Why is it important to you to improve this academic behavior? How will it help you as a learner?
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Keep practicing your self-reflection superpower, and you will keep growing! 🎉