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What students should walk away with

Chat safety 2 of 2; deeper application-do not reteach vocabulary.

Respectful communication includes boundaries, help-seeking, and clear responses to risky chats.

Day-by-day

1. Monday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 97 (20-30 min).

2. Tuesday

   Quick review and practice: students name one place the habit shows up in their day.

3. Wednesday

   Minimum day: teach Chatting Safely Online (45 min).

4. Thursday

   Teach Lesson 100 (20-30 min).

5. Friday

   Close the week: reflection journal and share-out (15 min).

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 97

  I can describe examples and non-examples of respectful speaking.

  Open Lesson 97Opens in a new tab. District sign-in required.

• Lesson 100

  I can practice respectfully expressing an alternate point of view.

  Open Lesson 100Opens in a new tab. District sign-in required.

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

• Original Digital Citizenship45 min

  Chatting Safely Online

  Practice safe responses to risky or uncomfortable online conversations.

  Open lessonOpens in a new tab.

No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 5: Seek First to Understand.
2. Ask: "Where did you see this habit this week — at school or online?"
3. Students write a 5-sentence journal response and share one example with a partner.
4. Close with three volunteers sharing out; collect journals for the teacher.