Lesson Plan

Expectations in Action Lesson Plan

Students will identify and apply the school’s three expectations—Respect, Responsibility, and Safety—by analyzing real‐world scenarios and creating personal action goals.

Establishing a shared behavior language builds a positive classroom culture, reduces conflicts, and empowers students to take ownership of their conduct.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Expectations

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Group Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Whole‐Class Debrief

7 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

3 minutes

Lesson Plan

Expectations in Action

Students will identify and apply the school’s three expectations—Respect, Responsibility, and Safety—by analyzing real-world scenarios and creating personal action goals to demonstrate each expectation.

Establishing a shared behavior language builds a positive classroom culture, reduces conflicts, and empowers students to take ownership of their conduct.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Expectations

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Group Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Whole-Class Debrief

7 minutes

Step 4

Individual Reflection

3 minutes

Slide Deck

Expectations in Action

Welcome students to our lesson on school-wide expectations. Briefly outline today’s plan and connect to a positive learning environment. Emphasize participation and respect for classmates.

Lesson Objectives

Walk through each objective. Ask students why each is important and how it helps our classroom.

Our School Expectations

Display the poster prominently. Define each term and invite volunteers to share examples from school life.

Sample Scenario

Encourage students to identify “Respect.” Guide them to suggest listening without interrupting, raising a hand to speak, and acknowledging others’ ideas.

Group Activity

Ensure each group has a set of scenario cards. Circulate to support discussion and prompt quieter students to share ideas.

Whole-Class Debrief

Highlight connections between student suggestions and classroom routines. Reinforce positive examples.

Individual Reflection

Collect worksheets to review personal goals and provide feedback that encourages practical actions this week.

Lesson Plan

Expectations in Action Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction to Expectations

Step 2

Scenario Group Activity

Step 3

Whole‐Class Debrief

Step 4

Individual Reflection

Lesson Plan

Expectations in Action

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Introduction to Expectations

Step 2

Scenario Group Activity

Step 3

Whole-Class Debrief

Step 4

Individual Reflection

Slide Deck

Expectations in Action

Lesson Objectives

Our School Expectations

Sample Scenario

Group Activity

Whole-Class Debrief

Individual Reflection

Activity

Worksheet

Cool Down

Expectations in Action

Travia Levine-Myers