Set a clear, college-ready standard for academic honesty before your next essay or research project. This streamlined mini-lesson helps students define plagiarism, practice ethical decision-making, and talk through real-world “gray area” scenarios (including AI tools and proofreading apps) in a structured, respectful discussion.
Perfect for:
✅ First-week classroom norms • research unit launch • pre-essay reset • test prep culture building • library/media literacy collaboration
What’s Included
- Print PDF + Google Workspace versions
- Teacher Note with simple pacing suggestions
- Student Anchor Chart: Academic Honesty & Integrity “Tips for Students” (classroom-ready reference)
- Student Worksheet for reflection + discussion + accountability (works as a formal check-in)
- Group Activity: 12 real-life scenarios (students decide dishonest or not? and justify)
- Teacher Answer Key for the scenarios
- 2-point discussion rubric
- Teacher-friendly guide and "look-fors"
- Standards Alignment Chart (Common Core, TEKS, VA SOL)
Skills Students Practice
- Understanding plagiarism vs. proper paraphrase/citation
- Setting personal expectations for ethical schoolwork
- Participating in discussion with evidence, reasoning, and respect
- Navigating modern academic integrity questions (including AI/ChatGPT and Grammarly-style tools)
Low-prep. High-impact. Print it or assign digitally—and you’ll have a shared language for integrity all year.
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