Missed Deadline

This worksheet supports students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 as they read a realistic workplace-style story and analyze how missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, and accountability affect outcomes. Through reading comprehension, written response, reflection, problem-solving, and self-management, students explore how taking responsibility and apologizing professionally help rebuild trust and improve performance in school and future work settings.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension & Response (Grades 6-8) – Students demonstrate understanding of key events, causes, and outcomes in an informational-style narrative.
• Professional Responsibility – Learners examine workplace expectations such as meeting deadlines, communicating clearly, and owning mistakes.
• Self-Management Skills – Students reflect on planning, time management, and emotional regulation when errors occur.
• Problem-Solving & Accountability – The activity emphasizes acknowledging mistakes, making amends, and identifying better strategies moving forward.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Developed by educators with age-appropriate language and real-world relevance.
• Career Readiness Focus – Helps bridge academic skills with workplace behaviors and expectations.
• Balanced Format – Includes comprehension questions alongside thoughtful reflection prompts.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for ELA classes, advisory periods, SEL instruction, or career readiness units.

This missed deadline worksheet helps students build reading comprehension, accountability, professional communication, and problem-solving skills through a meaningful, real-life scenario. By reflecting on responsibility and honest communication, students learn how to handle mistakes constructively and apply these lessons to both school and future careers. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works well in classroom and homeschool settings while supporting long-term personal and professional growth.

This worksheet is part of our Apologizing and Making Amends Worksheets collection.