Lesson Plan

Taking Charge: Your Journey

Empower 5th-grade students to understand and embrace ownership and accountability in their personal growth by exploring their feelings and actions.

This lesson is crucial for developing self-management skills and enhancing emotional intelligence, helping students take responsibility for their actions in a supportive therapeutic process.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Setting the Stage

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

Step 3

Self-Reflection Journal Activity

10 minutes

Step 4

Conclusion & Recap

5 minutes

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Taking Charge: Your Journey

Introduce the lesson and set a positive, welcoming tone. Emphasize that today we'll learn about taking control of our actions and why accountability is important. Mention that this session will help them become more self-aware and responsible.

What is Ownership & Accountability?

Explain to the student what ownership and accountability mean in the context of their daily lives and the therapeutic process. Use simple examples they can relate to, like managing school work, chores, or friendships.

Interactive Activity: Worksheet

Walk through the Ownership Accountability Worksheet. Ask reflective questions and allow the student to share instances when they took ownership. Encourage participation and discussion.

Self-Reflection Journal Activity

Guide the student in a reflective journaling activity. Prompt them with questions about what taking charge means and what challenges they face. Allow time for quiet reflection.

Conclusion & Recap

Summarize the key takeaways from the session. Encourage them by reinforcing the concept of personal responsibility and accountability. Provide positive reinforcement and mention potential follow-up activities.

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Taking Charge: Your Journey

Jeanette Flores Tyler

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