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Reputation Rangers

Lesson Plan

Reputation Rangers Small Group Plan

Students in a targeted small group will deepen their understanding of how their actions shape reputation, practice respectful behaviors, and build leadership skills through guided games and reflection.

Tier 2 small-group support helps students who need extra guidance to develop social awareness and positive leadership habits, boosting peer respect and self-confidence.

Audience

6th Grade Boys Small Group (Tier 2)

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive games with guided reflection.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

  • Welcome the small group and review what reputation means.
  • Ask each student to share one example of a time they built or damaged someone’s reputation.
  • Highlight how this group will practice respectful leadership.

Step 2

Mini Reputation Relay

10 minutes

  • Split the group into two teams of three.
  • Line teams behind cones; place Leader Role-Play Scenario Cards at the far end.
  • On “Go,” one player from each team races to draw a card, reads the scenario aloud, and demonstrates a respectful response.
  • Team members discuss whether the response builds a positive reputation; correct answers earn Teamwork Tokens.
  • Tag the next player; continue until all students have gone once.

Step 3

Focused Reflection

10 minutes

  • Hand out the Reputation Reflection Worksheet.
  • Prompt each student to write one specific leadership action they’ll practice this week.
  • Circulate to ask probing questions and help refine commitments.

Step 4

Group Share & Reinforce

5 minutes

  • Invite each student to share their commitment and how they’ll remind themselves to follow through.
  • Reinforce that small, consistent choices build lasting reputations.
  • Encourage students to award Teamwork Tokens when they observe positive leadership in each other throughout the week.
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Slide Deck

Reputation Rangers

Conscious Social Behavior • Leadership • Building a Positive Reputation

30-Minute Session | 6th Grade Boys | Tier 1 Lesson

Welcome everyone! Today we’re going to learn about reputation, leadership, and how our actions shape what others think of us. Use this slide deck to guide our discussion and activities.

What Is Reputation?

• Reputation is what others think of you based on your actions and words.
• It takes small choices every day to build or damage it.
• A strong reputation earns trust, respect, and influence.

Define reputation in your own words, then show the slide. Ask students: “What would you say reputation means?” Capture a few responses before revealing the definition.

Respectful vs. Disrespectful Behaviors

Respectful Behaviors:

  • Listening when someone speaks
  • Helping classmates when stuck
  • Using polite language

Disrespectful Behaviors:

  • Interrupting others
  • Excluding someone from a group
  • Using hurtful words

Invite volunteers to share one respectful and one disrespectful behavior. Write examples on the board as students speak.

Leadership by Example

• Leaders model respectful behavior.
• They encourage and support others.
• Good leaders earn respect through positive choices.

Explain that leadership isn’t about being bossy—it’s about showing others how to do the right thing. Ask: “Who is a leader you admire?”

Reputation Relay Game

  1. Split into two teams and line up behind cones.
  2. At “Go,” first player races to the other end.
  3. Picks a Leader Role-Play Scenario Cards card.
  4. Reads it, acts out a respectful response.
  5. Teammates decide if it builds a positive reputation.
  6. Correct responses earn Teamwork Tokens.
  7. Tag the next player and repeat until all cards are used.

Introduce the game rules clearly. Demonstrate how to pick a scenario card and act out a respectful response. Emphasize teamwork and earning tokens.

Reflection Activity

• Distribute Reputation Reflection Worksheet.
• Prompt: “Write one action you will take this week to strengthen your reputation as a leader.”
• Encourage specific and realistic commitments.

Pass out the worksheets and explain the prompt. Circulate to help students craft specific, meaningful commitments.

Wrap-Up & Share

• Volunteers share their written commitments.
• Highlight how small actions lead to lasting reputation.
• Remind students to award tokens when they see positive leadership in peers.

Invite a few volunteers to share their commitments. Reinforce how daily choices build reputation. Explain how to use tokens as reminders.

Be a Reputation Ranger

Challenge:
– Be conscious of your actions every day.
– Lead by example in class, at home, and with friends.
– Earn trust and respect one choice at a time.

Thank the students for participating. Encourage them to put their commitments into practice and remember that every choice matters.

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Activity

Leader Role-Play Scenario Cards

Print and cut these cards for the Reputation Relay Game. Each card describes a real-life middle school situation. When a player draws a card, they should read it aloud, then act out or describe a respectful response that builds a positive reputation.

Cards:

  1. Your classmate is struggling to understand a math problem and looks frustrated.






  2. Two friends start arguing over a misunderstanding during group work.






  3. You see someone sitting alone at lunch and looking sad.






  4. A new student is nervous on their first day and doesn’t know where to go.






  5. A group of kids is making fun of another student’s hobby.






  6. Your team member isn’t contributing to the group project and seems disinterested.






  7. You notice someone left their backpack and books in the hallway.






  8. A student forgot their homework and looks worried when the teacher asks.






  9. During free time, a classmate accidentally knocks over and breaks a display.






  10. A friend gets embarrassed after making a mistake in front of the class.






  11. You overhear a friend planning to cheat on an upcoming quiz.






  12. Some students are whispering and laughing about another student behind their back.






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Worksheet

Reputation Reflection Worksheet

Name: ____________________________ Date: ____________

  1. In your own words, what does reputation mean?






  2. List three respectful behaviors that help build a positive reputation:






  3. Think about a time when you witnessed someone acting disrespectfully. Describe the situation and how it affected their reputation.












  4. Who is a leader you admire? Describe one respectful behavior they show and explain how it contributes to their positive reputation.












  5. This week, I will take the following action to strengthen my reputation as a leader:












  6. How will you remind yourself to follow through on this action (for example, using Teamwork Tokens or another strategy)?






Use this worksheet to reflect on your behaviors and set a clear goal for building your reputation as a responsible leader.

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