Substitute plan · Grade 6 · 2026-2027
Week 14 — Nov 16-20
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw
Module 5: Student-Led Learning
Fall conferences Nov 16-20; early-release schedule.
What students should walk away with
Authorship progression 1 of 2.
Student-led learning includes responsible research, collaboration, and attribution.
Day-by-day
Monday
Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 17 (20-30 min).
Tuesday
Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.
Wednesday
Minimum day: teach Giving Credit (20 min).
Thursday
Teach Lesson 20 (20-30 min).
Friday
Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).
Leader in Me lessons
Lesson 17
I can describe empowered learning and plan for how I can lead my own learning this year.
Lesson 20
I can describe how to work collaboratively and how this practice supports effective learning.
Leader in Me links require the classroom teacher's district sign-in. If the substitute cannot sign in, use the discussion fallback below.
Digital lesson
- Digital Literacy & Well-Being20 min
Giving Credit
Practice attributing creators and sources in schoolwork and digital projects.
No-prep fallback (always safe)
- Post the habit on the board: Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.
- Ask: "Where did you see this habit this week — at school or online?"
- Students write a 5-sentence journal response and share one example with a partner.
- Close with three volunteers sharing out; collect journals for the teacher.