Lesson Plan
Micro-Task Breakdown
Students will learn to break down a larger assignment into small, actionable steps and practice initiating each micro-task using timed prompts.
Breaking tasks into micro-steps reduces overwhelm, strengthens executive function, and builds confidence in task initiation for 5th graders. Timed practice promotes focus and independent work habits.
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Prep
Gather and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Teacher Modeling
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice: Task Chopping Challenge
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Timed Initiation: Beat the Clock
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes

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Step-by-Step Countdown

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