Notebook Accountability

You borrowed a laptop and headphones from a friend. While you were eating, you spilled soda all over the laptop. While you were trying to clean up the mess, you sat on the headphones and broke them. Now, your friend wants everything back. What will you do?

You have a big project due tomorrow. The assignment was given two weeks ago, and your teacher has been checking every other day to make sure that everyone is working on it. You’ve reported that you’ve chosen your topic and have begun to work on it, but you really haven’t. This project will count toward most of your grade, and there’s no way you can finish it in one night. What will you do?

If you are accountable for your actions, people will think that you are trustworthy.

What does the word accountable mean?

• untrustworthy

• reliable

• irresponsible

• serious

What are some consequences of being accountable, responsible, and trustworthy?

• people will trust you

• you will become a better student

• your parents may allow you to do more things

• All the above

• Do you think it is difficult for people to be accountable for their actions? Why?

How are the notebook test and accountability related?

• The quality of my notebook reflects my accountably as a student

• They aren't related. Why am I doing this?

• I lost my notebook or don't remember what accountability means.

• I have a really good memory so I don't need to keep a notebook.

• It's too much work to take notes, glue in pages, and follow directions.

What attitude will you choose to take towards notetaking in middle school? Set a goal now. Type it out. Remember it. Be a successful student. Your answer must be at least 3 sentences.