Being Responsible
You forgot your homework at home.
Tell your teacher honestly and bring it the next day.
You don’t understand the directions. What should you do?
Raise your hand and ask the teacher politely to explain again.
Your partner isn’t doing their part. What can you do?
Talk to them respectfully and ask if they need help; tell the teacher if needed.
You see a classmate being teased.
Tell the person to stop and report it to an adult.
Your hero sees a student making an irresponsible choice—what does the hero do?
They remind them to think before acting and make a better choice.
You spill your drink in class. What do you do?
Clean it up right away and apologize if it made a mess.
You need help but feel shy. What’s one way to speak up?
You can quietly ask after class or write a note to your teacher.
You forgot your lunch card. What’s a responsible solution?
You forgot your lunch card. What’s a responsible solution?
You forgot your Chromebook.
Apologize and bring it next time; take responsibility for forgetting.
Your hero helps a student speak up for help—how?
They give them courage and remind them it’s okay to ask for support.
You didn’t study for a quiz. What’s the responsible thing to do?
Take the quiz honestly, accept the grade, and plan to study next time.
How can you disagree respectfully?
Use calm words, listen to others, and explain your point kindly.
You lose your homework. How do you take ownership?
Admit it, ask for another copy, and plan to keep your work in a folder.
You promised to bring a game to recess and forgot.
Apologize and bring it next time; take responsibility for forgetting.
What’s your hero’s biggest challenge?
Sometimes it’s hard to take responsibility when it means admitting a mistake.
Your friend asks you to skip homework to play. What should you do?
Finish homework first, then play — that’s responsible time management.
How does self-advocacy help you in school?
It helps you get what you need to learn and do your best.
You’re asked to lead a group. How can you model responsibility?
Make sure everyone has a role and finish tasks on time.
You missed an instruction and feel lost.
Ask a classmate or teacher politely to repeat it.
How does your hero remind others to be responsible?
By modeling good habits and encouraging teamwork.
Why is taking responsibility important for trust?
It shows people they can depend on you and that you’re honest
When is it not the right time to speak up, and why?
When someone else is talking — wait for your turn to be respectful.
Why do teachers appreciate students who self-advocate?
Because it shows maturity and helps teachers know how to support you.
You notice a friend lying to a teacher.
Encourage them to tell the truth or talk privately with the teacher yourself.
Create a new scenario showing your hero in action.
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