Lesson Plan

Classroom Code Lesson Plan

Students will identify and define respectful behaviors and collaboratively craft a concise classroom code of conduct centered on respect.

Co-creating expectations builds ownership, fosters mutual respect, and promotes a positive classroom climate where all students feel valued and heard.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Expectations

10 minutes

Step 3

Create Classroom Code

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Share

5 minutes

Lesson Plan

Respect Rules Lesson Plan

Students will explore and define respectful behaviors, then collaborate to co-create a concise classroom code of conduct and contribute a slide to our class slide deck.

Establishing clear expectations and defining respect empowers students, builds community ownership, reduces conflicts, and ensures everyone feels safe, valued, and ready to learn.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

2 minutes

Step 2

Brainstorm Expectations

4 minutes

Step 3

Create Classroom Code Poster

4 minutes

Step 4

Create Slide Contribution

3 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Share

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Respect Rules!

Welcome students! Introduce our focus on expectations and respect. Set a positive tone and encourage participation.

Lesson Objectives

Share that by the end, students will define respect, co-create a code, and contribute slides.

What is Respect?

Pose the question and record responses. Highlight themes like listening and kindness.

Brainstorm Expectations

Explain the brainstorm process. Circulate to support ideas and keep groups on task.

Create Classroom Code Poster

Distribute the [Respect Poster Template](#respect-poster-template). Guide students as they craft code statements and decorate.

Add Your Slide!

Students open the shared deck and each add a slide featuring one of their code statements.

Reflection & Commitment

Quickly play through student-added slides. Ask for a thumbs-up to show agreement and display our final code. Invite everyone to sign.

Lesson Plan

Classroom Code Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Brainstorm Expectations

Step 3

Create Classroom Code

Step 4

Reflection and Share

Lesson Plan

Respect Rules Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

Step 2

Brainstorm Expectations

Step 3

Create Classroom Code Poster

Step 4

Create Slide Contribution

Step 5

Reflection & Share

Slide Deck

Respect Rules!

Lesson Objectives

What is Respect?

Brainstorm Expectations

Create Classroom Code Poster

Add Your Slide!

Reflection & Commitment

Worksheet

Respect Rules!

Lillian Delaney