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Where Were You?

Lesson Plan

Overcoming Absenteeism Plan

Help the student identify personal attendance barriers and create a tailored plan to overcome them.

Understanding the causes of absenteeism and setting actionable goals can empower the student to take control of their education and improve their attendance.

Audience

12th Grade Student

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Guided discussion with goal setting.

Materials

Overcoming Absenteeism Plan, Barriers to Attendance, and Attendance Habit Tracker

Prep

Review Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Opening Discussion

5 minutes

  • Initiate a conversation about the student’s recent absences.
  • Encourage honest sharing of reasons and feelings regarding absences.

Step 2

Identify Barriers

5 minutes

  • Discuss potential personal or logistical barriers causing absences.
  • Use the Attendance Habit Tracker to document these barriers.

Step 3

Goal-Setting Activity

5 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up and Review

5 minutes

  • Summarize the key points discussed.
  • Reinforce the importance of consistent attendance and review the action plan.
  • Answer any questions the student may have.
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Slide Deck

Barriers to Attendance

Understanding the challenges that might keep you from staying in class.

Introduce the topic by explaining the importance of recognizing personal barriers to attendance. Mention that understanding these barriers will help in developing strategies to overcome them.

Common Barriers

  • Transportation or commuting issues
  • Health or medical challenges
  • Family responsibilities
  • Emotional or social concerns

Discuss common barriers to attendance. Ask the student to think about which of these might be relevant to their own experience, and encourage an open discussion.

Strategies for Overcoming Barriers

  • Plan ahead for transportation
  • Schedule regular health check-ups
  • Communicate with family and school
  • Seek support from counselors or mentors

Highlight potential strategies for overcoming these challenges. Use this slide to introduce solutions and encourage brainstorming of additional ideas.

Reflect & Identify

What personal challenges are making attendance difficult? List them and consider potential actions to overcome them.

Encourage the student to reflect on their own challenges and identify any personal barriers they face. Direct them to think about actionable steps they can take.

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Worksheet

Where Were You?

This worksheet is designed to help you understand the reasons behind your absences and discuss ways to overcome any obstacles. Your honest reflections can empower you to improve your attendance and overall educational experience.

Part 1: Reflect on Absences

  1. Think about recent days when you were absent or almost absent. What were the main reasons for those absences?





  2. How did you feel about missing those classes? Write down any emotions or thoughts you experienced.





Part 2: Identify Barriers

Refer to the Barriers to Attendance slide deck for ideas. List any personal or logistical barriers that may have contributed to your absences (e.g., transportation issues, health concerns, family responsibilities):





Part 3: Attendance Habit Tracker

Use the space below to track your attendance over the next few weeks. Record the date, whether you attended class, and any reasons if you were absent:

DateAttended? (Yes/No)Reasons for Absence (if applicable)

Part 4: Setting Attendance Goals

  1. What is one realistic goal you can set to improve your class attendance?





  2. What are the steps you can take to achieve this goal? List them below (refer to the Overcoming Absenteeism Plan for guidance):





Part 5: Reflection and Next Steps

  1. What do you believe is the most significant barrier to your regular attendance and why?





  2. How can you overcome this barrier? Think of one or two actionable steps you can take today.





Remember, this worksheet is for you. Be honest and use it to empower yourself to improve your attendance and overall school experience.

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