Social Skill Mini Lesson - Responsibility: Being Prepared For Class
Perhaps the greatest for delay and unnecessary distraction in classrooms is the unprepared
student! Students that do not have the proper supplies and materials such as a binder with
paper, writing tools, and books create an atmosphere that is not conducive to a good
learning environment. The disorganization of students is a behaviour that needs to be
addressed so that students can become more responsible for their behavior as it applies to
their education and teachers have more effective instructional time..
Overall Expectation
The overall expectation describes the knowledge and skills that students are expected to
achieve and apply concerning being prepared for class.
Resources Needed:
1. Student Handouts
a) Being prepared for Class – Think Sheet
b) Summary: Being Prepared for Class
Student Activity Sequence:
1. Introducing the Skill
a) Start the class by having the students define what they believe in means
to prepared for class. Ask the students to give examples of how students
can be prepared for class or not prepared for class.
b) Ask students to brainstorm, through a cooperative activity (Round
Table), reasons why it is important for them to use this skill. Examples
could include: keeping class on schedule, giving you more time to
complete activities, make class less stressful, set a good example for
others, reduce homework, and/or keep yourself out of trouble.
2. Lesson: Describe the Appropriate Behaviour or Skill Steps
Suggestion: Create a short Power Point Presentation that outlines the Skill Steps.
A. Describe “Being prepared for Class”
Gather all necessary books, paper, homework, and writing tools.
Be on time for class
Present homework and assignments when requested by teacher
Use an agenda to write down homework and assignment
B. Give Reasons or Rationale
Critical for student success academically
Easier to stay on task
Less likely to fall behind
Viewed as a responsible student
3. Suggested Activities
A. LANGUAGE - Have the students prepare a written or oral report on a
personal event that succeeded or failed because of planning.
B. DRAMA: GROUP ROLE-PLAY – Design a role-play scenario around
how you want your students to be prepared for class. Create a procedure
that describes the behaviour and have the students practice the behaviour.
Students should have 2-3 choices for role-play activity.
4. Think Sheet Handout Activity
Have students complete the following worksheet questions
1. What does being prepared for class mean or look like when you are
going to:
a) math class
b) physical education
c) volleyball practice
2. Why is it important to know how to be prepared for class?
3. How does the skill of being prepared for class help you at school?
4. How can this skill be applied at home or in your community?
5. Summary Sheet: Being Prepared for Class
Handout a summary sheet of the important points concerning being prepared for
class.
1. Gather all necessary books, paper, homework, and writing
tools
2. Be on time for class
3. Present homework and assignments when requested by teacher
4. Use an agenda to write down homework and assignment