Lesson Plan

Own Your Actions

Students will learn the meaning of accountability and practice taking responsibility for their actions through scenario analysis and personal reflection.

Building accountability fosters trust, respect, and a growth mindset in the classroom, empowering 4th graders to own their choices and learn from mistakes.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Class Chart Discussion

5 minutes

Step 4

Reflection

8 minutes

Step 5

Closing

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Own Your Actions

Welcome students to today's lesson. Introduce the topic and get their attention.

Learning Objective

Explain the learning goals and why this matters.

Today's Agenda

Walk through the flow of the session so students know what to expect.

What is Accountability?

Display or refer to the Accountability Definition Poster. Invite student definitions.

Accountable vs. Not Accountable

Provide concrete examples. Engage students by asking for more examples.

Scenario Activity

Explain the steps clearly and model if needed.

Class Chart Discussion

Guide students to the chart paper and model filling in one example.

Reflection

Hand out reflection worksheets and circulate to support writing.

Closing Thoughts

Invite volunteers to share. Reinforce key takeaways and collect worksheets.

Lesson Plan

Own Your Actions

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction

Step 2

Scenario Activity

Step 3

Class Chart Discussion

Step 4

Reflection

Step 5

Closing

Slide Deck

Own Your Actions

Learning Objective

Today's Agenda

What is Accountability?

Accountable vs. Not Accountable

Scenario Activity

Class Chart Discussion

Reflection

Closing Thoughts

Reading

Activity

Worksheet

Own Your Actions

Karlie Stolls