Lesson Plan
Focus to Succeed Lesson Plan
Students will learn what executive functioning entails and practice key strategies for planning, organization, and time management to improve their grades and build study skills.
Executive functioning skills help students stay on top of assignments, reduce stress, and improve academic performance across subjects—crucial for turning D’s and F’s into higher grades.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
8 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Application
6 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Focus to Succeed
Warm-Up Discussion
What Is Executive Functioning?
Why It Matters
Three Key Components
Strategy 1: Planning
Strategy 2: Organization
Strategy 3: Time Management
Guided Practice
Independent Application
Reflection & Closure
Worksheet
Activity
