Show Up Lesson Plan Show Up and Feel Proud
Lesson Plan • 4th Grade
45 Minutes
Why This Matters
Consistent attendance is crucial for academic achievement and building self-confidence. This lesson empowers students to take ownership of their attendance and motivation, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting self-esteem.
Objective
Students will explain two reasons regular attendance improves learning and self-esteem, create a personal attendance and motivation action plan, and complete a post-assessment.
Preparation
Review all supporting materials and slides.
Print Article & Worksheet for each student.
Prepare Rubrics and Cool-Down activity.
Materials Needed
• Lesson Slides
• Mini-Article
• Action Plan Worksheet
• Self-Assessment Rubric
• Shout-Out Activity Sheet
• Data Tracker
Instructional Sequence
1
10m
Warm-Up: Why Showing Up Matters
Display Slide 2 and distribute the Mini-Article .
Students read the article individually or in pairs.
Facilitate a brief class discussion using prompts from the Data Tracker , focusing on the link between attendance, learning, and self-esteem.
2
10m
Connecting Attendance to Self-Esteem
Transition to Slides 3-4 .
Lead a discussion on key concepts, linking them to students' personal experiences with attendance and feelings of motivation.
Use guiding questions from the Data Tracker to encourage sharing.
3
15m
Building Your Attendance Action Plan
Display Slide 5 and distribute the Action Plan Worksheet .
Guide students through completing their plans, emphasizing realistic goals and support systems.
Circulate to provide individual support and feedback.
4
5m
Post-Assessment: Reflecting on Success
Display Slide 6 and administer the Likert Rubric .
Explain that this helps them reflect on their progress.
Collect assessments for review.
5
5m
Cool-Down: Shout-Out Circle
Display Slide 7 and conclude with the Shout-Out Circle activity.
Allow students to acknowledge their own progress or classmates' efforts.
Identify one habit to continue practicing.
Show Up Slides Show Up and Feel Proud!
Why is being here important?
4th Grade Success Series
Why Showing Up Matters
Read the Why Showing Up Matters Mini-Article.
Let's discuss:
What did you learn about how attendance helps you learn and feel good about yourself?
Attendance & You
1
How does showing up regularly help you learn?
2
How does it make you feel about yourself and your work?
3
What makes it hard to show up sometimes?
Motivation & Self-Esteem
When you feel motivated, what helps you get things done?
How does achieving your goals make you feel?
How can we help each other stay motivated?
My Attendance & Motivation Plan
Let's create your Attendance Action Plan Worksheet!
This is your personal roadmap to success.
Think about:
• Your goals for attendance
• What helps you feel motivated
• Who can support you
• How you'll celebrate progress
Reflecting on My Success
Time to complete your Self-Assessment Post Rubric.
"Think about how much you agree with each statement about your success at school."
Shout-Out Circle!
Let's celebrate our progress and identify one good habit to keep going!
Share a shout-out for yourself
Share a shout-out for a classmate
Celebrate our growth together!
Showing Up Mini-Article Special Feature
Why Showing Up Matters:
Your Superpower for Learning!
Hey Super Students! Did you know that showing up for school every day is like having a secret superpower? It's true! When you come to school, you're not just sitting in a classroom; you're unlocking amazing new skills and building a stronger, happier you.
Learning is Like Building a Tower
Imagine learning something new, like math or reading, is like building a tall, strong tower. Each day you're in school, you get a new brick, a new piece of information, or a new skill.
If you miss a day, it's like missing a few bricks. It makes it harder to build your tower high and strong.
Being in class means you hear your teacher's explanations, ask questions when you're confused, and work with your friends. All these things help you understand things better and remember them for longer.
Feeling Great About Yourself!
Showing up also helps you feel really good inside. When you learn new things and understand them, you feel smart and capable. That's a huge boost to your self-esteem!
Plus, when you're at school, you're with your friends. You get to play, share ideas, and be part of a team. Being connected to your school community makes you feel important and like you belong.
When you consistently come to school, you:
Learn More: You don't miss important lessons.
Get Better Grades: You understand the material better.
Build Friendships: You spend time with classmates.
Feel Confident: Your self-esteem grows as you succeed.
Discover New Things: School is full of exciting new topics and activities!
Remember, every day you show up, you're activating your superpower for learning and friendship!
Keep shining, super students!
Attendance Action Plan Worksheet My Attendance & Motivation
Personal Action Plan
Name:
Date:
Part 1: Why Showing Up Matters to Me
1. After reading the article and our discussion, write down two reasons why regular attendance is important for your learning.
2. How does showing up regularly make you feel about yourself? (Circle one or more)
Proud
Confident
Smart
Happy
All of the above!
Other:
Part 2: My Personal Plan
Goal Setting
3. What is one goal you have for showing up to school? (Example: "I will try to be on time every day," or "I will not miss any more than one day next month.")
Motivation Boosters
4. What helps you feel motivated to come to school and learn? (Check all that apply)
Learning new things
Seeing my friends
Playing at recess
My teacher praising my work
Getting good grades
Doing fun activities
5. What is one special way you can motivate yourself to show up and do your best?
My Support Team
6. Who are two people who can help you reach your goals?
Placeholder
7. What can you ask them to do to help you?
Celebrating My Success
8. When you meet your attendance goal, how will you celebrate your success? (Example: "I will tell my family," or "I will give myself a high-five!")
I am proud to show up and learn!
Success Self Assessment Rubric School Success Self-Assessment
Post-Unit Reflection
NAME:
DATE:
Instructions
Read each statement below. Circle the number that best describes how much you agree with each statement now, after our lesson. There are no right or wrong answers! Your honest thoughts help us understand how you feel about school.
1 Strongly Disagree
2 Disagree
3 Neutral
4 Agree
5 Strongly Agree
Statement Your Response 1. I understand why coming to school every day is important. 1 2. I feel motivated to do my best in school. 1 3. I feel proud when I complete my school work and learn new things. 1 4. I know how my attendance affects my learning. 1 5. I feel good about myself when I am at school. 1 6. I have a plan to help me attend school regularly. 1 7. I know who can help me if I have trouble coming to school. 1 8. I am making progress toward my school goals. 1
Reflection (Optional)
What is one thing you learned or thought about today that will help you show up and feel proud at school?
Shout-Out Circle Activity Guide Shout-Out Circle
Celebrate Our Growth!
What's a Shout-Out?
We've learned a lot today about showing up and feeling proud! Now, let's celebrate our efforts and acknowledge each other. Think about:
A Proud Moment: One way you felt proud today or this week.
A Good Habit: One thing from your action plan you want to keep doing.
A Classmate: Thank a friend for their effort or a great idea!
1
Join In
We will go around the circle. When it's your turn, share a shout-out!
2
Listen Well
Listen respectfully to your classmates. No talking while others share.
3
Quiet Cheer
Give a thumbs-up or a quiet cheer for every shout-out!
Example Shout-Outs
"I want to give myself a shout-out for trying my best on math today, even when it was tricky!"
"I want to give a shout-out to [Name] for their great idea about remembering homework!"
What's one habit you'll continue from your plan?
Facilitator Guide and Data Tracker Facilitator Guide & Data Tracker
Show Up and Feel Proud • Teacher Resource
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Discussion Talking Points
Warm-Up: Mini-Article Discussion
Prompt: "What was one interesting thing you learned from the article about why coming to school is important?"
Prompt: "The article talks about learning being like building a tower. What happens if you miss a day and don't get your bricks?"
Prompt: "How does the article say that showing up makes you feel good about yourself? Can anyone share a time they felt proud after learning something new?"
Connecting Attendance to Self
Prompt: "Think about something you're really good at now. Did you get good at it by practicing regularly? How is that like school?"
Prompt: "What motivates you to come to school? How does achieving a goal make you feel?"
Prompt: "What are some things that make it hard to feel motivated sometimes? How can we overcome those challenges?"
Key Concepts to Reinforce
Consistent attendance helps you learn more, understand better, build friendships, and feel confident. Motivation comes from seeing progress and feeling connected.
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Observation & Data Tracker
Use this tracker to note student engagement, personal connections made, and progress on action plans during the lesson.
Student Name Warm-Up Discussion Motivation/Self-Esteem Action Plan Progress
Post-Assessment & Cool-Down Notes
Post-Assessment: Collect the Likert Rubrics to track individual student growth. Compare these results to baseline data to gauge changes in perceptions regarding attendance importance and self-esteem.
Shout-Out Circle: Start the circle yourself to model genuine appreciation. Keep the focus on effort and small wins rather than perfection. Remind students of their "one habit" to take away.
