8th Grade Rituals And Routines Lesson Plan (Language Arts)

Topic: Rituals and Routines

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will understand the rituals and routines of the classroom, including the expectations, non-negotiables, syllabus, schedules, and what they will learn.

Materials

• Handout with information about rituals and routines
• Whiteboard and markers

Warm-up

• Ask students to share any rituals or routines that they have at home or at school. Write their answers on the whiteboard.
• Ask students if they know what rituals and routines are and what they are used for.

Direct Instruction

• Define rituals and routines as patterns of behavior that are repeated regularly.
• Explain that rituals and routines are important in the classroom because they help to create a sense of stability and order.
• Discuss the expectations, non-negotiables, syllabus, schedules, and what students will learn in the class.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to identify and list any rituals or routines they can think of in the classroom.
• Go through the lists and discuss any rituals or routines that may be missing.
• Ask students why they feel these rituals or routines are important in the classroom.

Independent Practice

• Have students create a "Rituals and Routines" bulletin board.
• Students can use pictures, written descriptions, and/or quotes to represent the rituals and routines of the classroom.
• Students should also include an explanation of why they think the rituals and routines are important.

Closure

• Review the purpose of rituals and routines and their importance in the classroom.
• Ask students to share any additional thoughts or ideas they had while creating their bulletin board.

Assessment

• Observe students during independent practice to see if they are following the routine and rituals of the classroom.
• Review their bulletin board to assess their understanding of the importance of rituals and routines and their ability to create a visual representation of the classroom routines.
• Collect and grade the reflection entries.