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SMART Goals Lesson Plan

Students will understand the SMART goals framework and apply it to create a personalized, actionable SMART goal.

Teaching SMART goals equips students with a clear method to define and track objectives, boosting motivation, organization, and confidence in academic and personal growth.

Audience

10th Grade Advisory Class

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive slides, guided practice, and reflective cool down.

Materials

Smart Goals Slide Deck, - Smart Goals Brainstorming Worksheet, and - Smart Goals Reflection Sheet

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Goal Setting

5 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce today’s focus: setting effective goals.
  • Ask, “What makes a goal powerful?” and record key words on the board.
  • Explain how clear goals guide action and measure progress.

Step 2

Teach the SMART Framework

10 minutes

  • Display the Smart Goals Slide Deck, slides 2–6.
  • Define each SMART component (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) with real-life examples.
  • Prompt students to identify which element is missing in common vague goals.

Step 3

Guided Goal Creation

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Smart Goals Brainstorming Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to draft one personal SMART goal, ensuring each criterion is addressed.
  • Circulate to provide targeted feedback and clarify questions.

Step 4

Cool Down and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Hand out the Smart Goals Reflection Sheet.
  • Ask students to write one specific action they will take this week toward their goal.
  • Invite a few volunteers to share their action step with the class.
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Slide Deck

SMART Goals

Your Roadmap to Success!

Welcome everyone! Today we’ll learn how to set goals that truly guide us to success. Introduce the term “SMART” and let students know they’ll practice creating their own SMART goal by the end of class.

Why Set SMART Goals?

• Provides clear direction
• Helps track progress
• Boosts motivation and confidence

Explain why vague goals often fail. Emphasize that SMART goals make our plans clear and achievable. Ask for a quick show of hands: Who’s set a goal before?

S is for Specific

Definition:
• Clearly states what you want to accomplish

Example:
• “I will read 10 pages of my history textbook each night.”

Define “Specific.” Ask students: What questions help make a goal specific? (What, why, who, where, which)

M is for Measurable

Definition:
• Includes criteria for tracking progress

Example:
• “I will complete and submit 5 math problems daily.”

Define “Measurable.” Prompt: How will you know when you’ve achieved your goal?

A is for Achievable

Definition:
• Challenging yet attainable with your skills and resources

Example:
• “I will attend one extra tutoring session each week.”

Define “Achievable.” Discuss realistic versus unrealistic goals. Ask: What support might you need?

R is for Relevant

Definition:
• Aligns with your values, needs, and broader objectives

Example:
• “Improving my writing will help me in all my classes.”

Define “Relevant.” Connect goals to students’ priorities and long-term plans. Ask: Why does this matter to you?

T is for Time-bound

Definition:
• Sets a clear deadline or timeframe

Example:
• “By the end of this semester, I will raise my GPA from 3.0 to 3.3.”

Define “Time-bound.” Stress the importance of deadlines. Ask: What’s your target date?

Putting It All Together

Example SMART Goal:
“I will improve my biology grade from a B to an A by studying 30 minutes daily, attending weekly review sessions, and completing all practice quizzes before finals.”

Show how all elements combine. Point out each SMART component in the example.

Your Turn: Draft a SMART Goal

Use your worksheet to write a goal that is:
• Specific
• Measurable
• Achievable
• Relevant
• Time-bound

Distribute the Brainstorming Worksheet now. Encourage students to draft one personal SMART goal, using each criterion. Circulate to support and answer questions.

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Cool Down

SMART Goals Reflection Sheet

  1. My SMART Goal:











  1. One specific action I will take this week toward my SMART goal:






  1. One challenge I might encounter and my plan to overcome it:






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