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Brain Boss Challenge Lesson Plan

Students will learn key executive functioning skills—goal setting, prioritizing, and planning—through guided activities, enabling them to organize assignments, set achievable goals, and create a weekly plan they can use immediately.

Many 7th graders with low grades struggle to manage workloads and feel overwhelmed. Teaching these skills gives them clear strategies to take control of tasks, reduce stress, and build confidence in their academic abilities.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to Executive Skills

5 minutes

Step 3

Goal Setting Activity

8 minutes

Step 4

Prioritizing Task Challenge

7 minutes

Step 5

Planning with Weekly Planner

3 minutes

Step 6

Exit Ticket & Reflection

2 minutes

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Brain Boss Challenge

Learning Objectives

Prioritizing with the Priority Pyramid

Set SMART Goals

Activity: Set & Sort

Plan Your Week

Exit Ticket & Reflection

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Brain Boss Challenge

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Jeanette Simionescu

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