Lesson Plan
5-Day Progress Tracker Plan
Students will learn to use a 5-day progress tracker to record daily assignments, monitor completion, and reflect on their work habits by the end of the session.
Building daily tracking routines helps students manage their workload, develop time-management and organizational skills, and foster self-reflection and accountability across the school week.
Audience
9th Grade Students
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Model tracker use, guided practice, and reflection.
Materials
- 5-Day Progress Tracker Student Sheet, - Projector or Smartboard, - Whiteboard and Markers, and - Pens or Pencils
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
- Print one copy of 5-Day Progress Tracker Student Sheet for each student
- Create or project a sample completed tracker on the whiteboard or a slide
- Review the sections of the tracker and plan talking points for modeling use
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
- Greet students and display the blank tracker template
- Explain that they will learn how to plan and monitor assignments Monday–Friday
- Ask: “Why might tracking your work each day help you succeed?” to prompt discussion
Step 2
Modeling Tracker Use
10 minutes
- Display the sample completed tracker
- Walk through each column: day, task description, checkbox, and end-of-week reflection
- Verbalize thought process: prioritizing tasks, checking off completed work, and noting challenges or successes
Step 3
Guided Student Practice
10 minutes
- Distribute 5-Day Progress Tracker Student Sheet
- Ask students to list this week’s assignments or tasks for each day
- Circulate and support students as they fill in tasks and set one goal for Friday
Step 4
Reflection and Share-Out
5 minutes
- Invite volunteers to share one goal and how they’ll use the tracker
- Ask students to write an exit ticket: “One way this tracker will help me is…”
- Collect exit tickets and remind students to use their tracker daily
Slide Deck
5-Day Progress Tracker
• A simple checklist for Monday–Friday
• Record daily tasks and check them off when done
• Reflect on your week’s progress and set goals
Welcome students! Today we’ll learn how to use a 5-Day Progress Tracker to plan, monitor, and reflect on our work from Monday through Friday. Point out the slide title and body as you explain. After the slide, ask: “Why might tracking your work each day help you succeed?” and invite a few quick responses.
Tracker Overview
• Columns for each day of the week
• Space to list assignments or tasks
• Checkboxes to mark completion
• End-of-week reflection section
Explain each part of the tracker template. You’ll show a live or projected sample on the board next. Emphasize how to write clear task descriptions and use the checkboxes.
Modeling Tracker Use
• Review a completed example on screen (5-Day Progress Tracker Student Sheet)
• Talk through how you decided what to list and when to mark tasks done
• Show how to write one goal or reflection for the week
Display the sample filled-in tracker on the projector. Walk through Monday’s tasks, demonstrate checking off work, and fill in a brief reflection for Friday. Think aloud: "I’m prioritizing my math homework because it’s due tomorrow."
Guided Practice
- List this week’s tasks in each day’s column
- Check off items as you complete them during the week
- Write one goal or reflection for Friday
Distribute the student sheets now. Ask students to fill in their own assignments for each day. Circulate the room and help students clarify tasks or set a realistic goal for Friday.
Reflection & Next Steps
• Share one goal with the class
• Exit Ticket: “One way this tracker will help me is…”
• Use your tracker daily to stay organized
Invite 2–3 volunteers to share their weekly goal and how they plan to use their tracker. Then have students complete the exit ticket prompt. Collect exit tickets as they leave.
Worksheet
5-Day Progress Tracker
Name: ________________________ Week of: ________________ Date: ________________
Instructions:
Each day, write down up to three tasks or assignments you need to complete. As you finish each task, check the box. At the end of the week, reflect on your progress and set a goal for next week.
Monday
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
Tuesday
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
Wednesday
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
Thursday
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
Friday
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
- _________________________________________________
End-of-Week Reflection
- What went well this week?
- What challenges did I face?
- One goal for next week:
Warm Up
Why Track?
Objective:
Students will articulate reasons why tracking daily tasks supports organization, accountability, and academic success.
Time: 5 minutes
Materials:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Sticky notes or index cards
Instructions
1. Prompt & Individual Think (2 minutes)
- Pose the question: “Why might tracking your daily tasks help you succeed in school?”
- Have students think silently and jot down one or two answers on a sticky note.
2. Pair-Share (2 minutes)
- Students turn to a partner and share their responses.
- Encourage them to discuss common ideas and unique perspectives.
3. Share-Out (1 minute)
- Invite 3–4 pairs to share one reason they discussed.
- Record responses on the whiteboard for everyone to see.
This quick warm-up helps students see the value of using the 5-Day Progress Tracker for staying organized and accountable.
Cool Down
Tracker Exit Ticket
Name: ________________________ Date: ________________
Please respond to the following before you leave:
- One way this tracker will help me is:
- One challenge I might face when using the tracker and how I’ll address it is:
- One goal I will set using my tracker for next week is: