| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | No subject |
| What topic | Meeting expectations at school |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | PSHE |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Meeting Expectations at School
Year 9
PSHE
20 students
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce the topic. Discuss the importance of meeting expectations in school. Ask students for examples of expectations. |
| 2 | Review of Expectations | 5 minutes | Distribute handouts detailing school expectations. Quick discussion on the document. |
| 3 | Self-Reflection Activity | 5 minutes | Have students jot down their personal strengths and areas for improvement on sticky notes. |
| 4 | Group Discussion | 10 minutes | Divide students into groups of 4. Each group discusses their ideas for meeting expectations and writes down group goals on activity sheets. |
| 5 | Group Presentations | 3 minutes | Each group presents their goals briefly (without formal presentations) to the class by placing their sheets on the board. |
| 6 | Homework Assignment | 2 minutes | Assign students to write a short reflection on how they plan to meet the expectations discussed in class. Explain that they will submit at the next lesson without presentation. |
Students will write a short reflection on how they plan to meet the expectations discussed in class. The reflections will be submitted at the beginning of the next lesson for assessment.
"Good [morning/afternoon], everyone! Today, we're going to talk about a very important topic: Meeting Expectations at School. It's crucial to understand what is expected of us in terms of behaviour and academic performance because it helps create a positive and productive school environment.
Can anyone share examples of what some of these expectations might be? Think about both behaviour and schoolwork. [Pause for responses] Great, those are some excellent examples! Let's dive deeper into these expectations."
"Now, I’m going to give each of you a handout that outlines our school's expectations. [Distribute handouts]
Take a moment to read through the document. After that, I’d like to discuss it as a class. What stands out to you? Are there any expectations you find particularly interesting or challenging? [Encourage discussion] Thank you for your thoughts – it's important that we’re all on the same page!”
"Next, I want each of you to take a moment for some self-reflection. On these sticky notes, jot down one personal strength you have and one area where you think you could improve when it comes to meeting school expectations.
Remember, it’s okay to think critically about yourself. [Give students time to write] If you finish early, you can think about how these strengths and areas for improvement relate to the expectations we've just discussed."
"Now, let’s move into groups! Please divide into groups of four. In your groups, discuss your thoughts on how to meet school expectations. I want each group to come up with a few collective goals that you think would help you and your classmates succeed in meeting these expectations.
Once you’ve decided on your goals, write them down on the group activity sheet. You have ten minutes for this discussion. I’ll be walking around to support you if you have any questions. Ready, set, go!"
"Alright, time’s up! I’d like each group to briefly share the goals you came up with. You can do this by placing your activity sheets on the whiteboard one at a time and sharing just a highlight or two.
I'll keep an eye on the time to ensure everyone has a chance to present. Who would like to go first? [Facilitate presentations] Thank you all for sharing your ideas! These are some fantastic goals that we can work towards as a class."
"Before we finish up today, I’d like to assign a small homework task. I want each of you to write a short reflection on how you personally plan to meet the expectations we discussed in class today.
Please remember, you’ll submit these reflections at the beginning of our next lesson. No need to prepare for a presentation; just a written reflection will do. Does anyone have any questions about the homework? [Address questions]
Alright, that brings us to the end of today's lesson. Thank you for your participation; I’m looking forward to reading your reflections!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students seated} | - Introduction to Meeting Expectations at School |
| - Importance of understanding behaviour and academic expectations | ||
| - Encouraging examples from students | ||
| 2 | {Image: Document with expectations listed} | - Overview of school expectations handout |
| - Discussion of standout points | ||
| - Exploration of interesting or challenging expectations | ||
| 3 | {Image: Sticky notes and pens on a table} | - Self-reflection activity |
| - Write down one personal strength | ||
| - Identify one area for improvement | ||
| - Importance of critical self-assessment | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students in small groups discussing} | - Group work discussion about meeting school expectations |
| - Develop collective goals as a group | ||
| - Time allocated for discussion | ||
| 5 | {Image: Whiteboard with notes being shared} | - Group presentations of collective goals |
| - Highlighting key points from each group's discussion | ||
| - Homework assignment: Reflection on personal plans to meet expectations |
What are three ways you think meeting school expectations can help create a better learning environment for everyone?
Can you think of a situation where you or a classmate successfully met a challenging expectation? What was that like?
If you could change one expectation at school to make it more achievable for students, what would it be and why?
Reflect on a time when you set a personal goal for yourself. How did you ensure you met that goal, and how can that experience help you meet school expectations?
How do you think supporting each other in meeting school expectations can impact our classroom community?