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Following Through

Grades: 
6, 7, 8
Subjects: 
Language Arts
Philanthropy
Social Studies
Keywords & Concepts: 
Character Education: Responsibility
Choices/Consequences
Trust

Using realistic scenarios to spark discussion, the learners discuss the importance and strategies of following through on responsibilities. 

Duration 
PrintOne 20-minute lesson
Objectives 

The learner will:

  • observe and internalize the value of following through on responsibilities.
Materials 
  • Copies of handout Scenarios for each learner
Related Resources 

Instructions

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  1. Anticipatory Set:

    Say, "Today's lesson is about follow-through. Raise your hand if you have ever promised to do something that you knew was the right thing to do, but you didn't quite do what you said you would do. Let's be honest . . . all of us should have our hands up!"

  2. Give each learner a copy of the handout Scenarios. Give them instructions for the discussion method (options below).

    • Method 1: All learners read all three scenarios. They discuss the questions in small groups and share their responses with the whole group. 
    • Method 2: Assign a different scenario to each group. They discuss the questions in small groups and share their responses with the whole group. 
    • Method 3: Select learners to role-play the parts within each scenario. Discuss the questions as a whole group.

  3. Reflect on the scenarios by asking, "What causes people to take responsibility and follow through?" and "Who is affected when someone doesn't take responsibility?"

Handouts

Scenarios

Philanthropy Framework

  1. Strand PHIL.I Definitions of Philanthropy
    1. Standard DP 01. Define Philanthropy
      1. Benchmark MS.4 Give examples of how individuals have helped others.
  2. Strand PHIL.II Philanthropy and Civil Society
    1. Standard PCS 01. Self, citizenship, and society
      1. Benchmark MS.4 Describe the characteristics of someone who helps others.
  3. Strand PHIL.III Philanthropy and the Individual
    1. Standard PI 01. Reasons for Individual Philanthropy
      1. Benchmark MS.5 Describe the responsibility students have to act in the civil society sector to improve the common good.