Lesson Plan

Own It! Role Plays Lesson Plan

Students will identify real-life decision points, practice owning mistakes through role-play scenarios, and reflect on responsible choices to build accountability and empathy.

Accountability skills foster trust and positive relationships. By practicing in safe role-play settings, 7th graders learn to face mistakes confidently, strengthen social awareness, and improve decision-making.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Scenario

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Debrief

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Own It! Role Plays

Welcome everyone! Introduce today’s focus on accountability and making right choices. Explain that we’ll learn through fun role plays and discussion.

Learning Objectives

Read each objective aloud. Ask: “Which one are you most excited about?”

What Is Accountability?

Define “accountability” in your own words. Then ask students for examples from school or home.

Warm-Up Discussion

Invite 2–3 students to share their answers. Write key ideas (trust, honesty, growth) on the board.

Modeling Scenario

Display this scenario on the board. Explain each bullet as you go, then invite a volunteer to help model.

Modeling Role Play Script

Play out this script with a volunteer so students see a clear example of owning up and fixing the problem.

Your Turn: Role-Play Activity

Help students form groups and hand out the scenario and cue cards. Remind them to stay focused on owning their choices.

Observation & Reflection

Circulate and support observers. Encourage detailed notes on how the mistake was handled.

Group Debrief

Facilitate by calling on groups to share one insight each. Highlight strong accountability moves.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the lesson and praise students for their participation. Encourage daily practice of accountability.

Lesson Plan

Right Choice Role-Play Plan

Students will identify decision points in real-life scenarios, practice owning their actions through role-play, and reflect on solutions to build accountability and empathy.

Building accountability in a supportive setting empowers students to trust themselves and others, improves decision-making, and fosters healthier relationships both in and out of school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Modeling Scenario

5 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Reflection & Debrief

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Right Choice Role-Play

Welcome! Introduce today’s session on accountability and making right choices. Explain that through role-plays, students will practice owning actions and finding solutions.

Learning Objectives

Read each objective aloud. Ask students which one they’re most excited about.

What Is Accountability?

Define “accountability” in your own words then invite examples from school or home.

Warm-Up Discussion

Ask: “Why is admitting mistakes important?” Invite 2–3 responses and jot key words (trust, honesty, growth) on the board.

Modeling Scenario

Display the scenario and walk through each bullet. Emphasize acknowledging the mistake and proposing a fix.

Sample Role-Play Script

Role-play this script with a volunteer so students see a clear example of taking responsibility and resolving the issue.

Your Turn: Role-Play Activity

Guide students to form groups, assign roles, and focus on clear acknowledgment and solutions.

Observation & Reflection

Circulate and prompt observers to note strong accountability moves on their worksheets.

Group Debrief

Invite groups to share one insight each. Highlight how taking responsibility changed the scenario outcome.

Key Takeaways

Summarize the session, praise participation, and encourage daily practice of accountability.

Lesson Plan

Own It! Role Plays Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Modeling Scenario

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection & Debrief

Slide Deck

Own It! Role Plays

Learning Objectives

What Is Accountability?

Warm-Up Discussion

Modeling Scenario

Modeling Role Play Script

Your Turn: Role-Play Activity

Observation & Reflection

Group Debrief

Key Takeaways

Lesson Plan

Right Choice Role-Play Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

Step 2

Modeling Scenario

Step 3

Role-Play Activity

Step 4

Reflection & Debrief

Slide Deck

Right Choice Role-Play

Learning Objectives

What Is Accountability?

Warm-Up Discussion

Modeling Scenario

Sample Role-Play Script

Your Turn: Role-Play Activity

Observation & Reflection

Group Debrief

Key Takeaways

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Right Choice Role-Play

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