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What students should walk away with

Privacy progression 1 of 4; reuse the same Pause-Verify-Act routine.

Proactive language and action help students pause, verify, and avoid reactive clicking.

Day-by-day

1. Monday

   Introduce the habit and teach Lesson 25 (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 Don't Feed the Phish (45 min).

4. Thursday

   Teach Lesson 28 (20-30 min).

5. Friday

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

Leader in Me lessons

• Lesson 25

  I can identify proactive language.

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• Lesson 28

  I can utilize proactive thoughts and words outside of school.

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Digital lesson

• Original Digital Citizenship45 min

  Don't Feed the Phish

  Recognize phishing tactics and pause before clicking or sharing information.

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No-prep fallback (always safe)

1. Post the habit on the board: Habit 1: Be Proactive.
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.