Lesson Plan
Showing Up Matters
Students will identify personal and systemic barriers to attendance, explore the importance of being present, set SMART attendance goals, and create individualized action plans to improve their class participation.
Consistent attendance boosts academic achievement, social connections, and self‐confidence. This lesson empowers 9th graders to recognize challenges, take ownership of their habits, and develop concrete strategies for showing up.
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Time
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Materials
Prep
Lesson Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up & Attendance Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Barrier Exploration
10 minutes
Step 3
Why Attendance Matters
10 minutes
Step 4
SMART Goal Setting
8 minutes
Step 5
Action Planning
7 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Cool Down
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Showing Up Matters
Session Agenda
Warm-Up & Attendance Check
Identifying Barriers
Exploring Your Top Barriers
Why Attendance Matters
Setting SMART Attendance Goals
Draft Your SMART Goal
Planning for Success
Reflection & Cool Down

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