The Accountability Game

Victoria Bermudez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

The Accountability Game

Understanding Accountability

In this lesson, students will participate in an interactive game designed to teach the importance of accountability. Through role-playing scenarios, they will learn how to take responsibility for their actions and understand the impact on others. This lesson is crucial for developing social responsibility and empathy, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.

Audience

3rd Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understanding Accountability

Materials

Role-playing scenario cards, Discussion questions, Worksheet for reflection, and Pens and paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what accountability means.
Ask students to share examples of being accountable in their daily lives.

Step 2

Role-Playing Scenarios

20 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Distribute role-playing scenario cards to each group.
Instruct students to act out the scenarios, focusing on accountability.
Encourage creativity and teamwork.

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 mins

Reconvene as a class and discuss each group's scenario.
Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation about accountability and its impact.

Step 4

Reflection Worksheet

5 mins

Hand out the reflection worksheet.
Ask students to write about what they learned regarding accountability.
Encourage them to think about how they can apply these lessons in their own lives.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to share one way they plan to be more accountable.

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenario Cards

These cards contain different scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on accountability.

You forgot to do your homework. What do you do?

You broke a classmate's pencil. How do you handle it?

You promised to help a friend but forgot. What now?

You accidentally spilled water on a book. What's your next step?

Discussion

Accountability Discussion Questions

These questions will guide the class discussion on accountability after the role-playing activity.

What does accountability mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal responsibility and the importance of owning up to actions.

How did the scenarios make you feel?

Discuss emotions and empathy, focusing on understanding others' perspectives.

Why is it important to be accountable?

Highlight the impact of accountability on trust and relationships.

Worksheet

Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet allows students to reflect on what they learned about accountability during the lesson.

Write about a time you were accountable for your actions.

Think about a situation at home or school.

How can you be more accountable in the future?

Consider daily activities and interactions with others.