Goal Setting Adventure

Kiley Horn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Adventure

Weekly Goal Planning

In this lesson, students will focus on setting and planning for a personal goal to be accomplished within a week. This lesson is important for helping students develop essential skills in goal-setting, planning, and self-reflection, which are crucial for academic and personal success. By engaging in this activity, students will learn to identify achievable goals, anticipate obstacles, and create actionable plans.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning, Restorative Practices

Materials

Goal-Setting Worksheet, Goal Checklist, Timer, Whiteboard and Markers, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Briefly introduce the lesson objective: setting and planning for a weekly goal.
Explain the importance of goal-setting in achieving success and personal growth.
Outline the activity and discussion format.

Step 2

Goal-Setting Exercise

10 mins

Distribute the goal-setting worksheet to each student.
Guide students through setting a personal goal to be achieved within a week.
Provide examples of achievable goals, such as completing all homework on time, reading a book for 20 minutes each day, or organizing their study space.
Discuss potential obstacles and strategies to overcome them, emphasizing planning and perseverance.
Encourage students to think about specific actions they can take each day to work towards their goal.

Step 3

Planning Session

5 mins

Have students use the goal checklist to ensure their plan is actionable and realistic.
Encourage students to write down daily actions they will take to achieve their goal.
Discuss the importance of reviewing and adjusting their plan as needed.

Step 4

Discussion

5 mins

Gather students for a group discussion.
Use the provided discussion questions to guide the conversation.
Encourage students to share their goals and plans, and discuss how they can support each other in achieving them.
Highlight key points about planning, perseverance, and self-reflection.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
Encourage students to apply what they've learned in their daily lives and to review their progress regularly.
Thank students for their participation and effort.

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Worksheet

Goal-Setting Worksheet

This worksheet helps students set a personal goal to be achieved within a week, identify potential obstacles, and plan strategies to overcome them, emphasizing planning and perseverance.

What is one goal you want to achieve this week?

What are some obstacles you might face in achieving this goal?

List at least two strategies you can use to overcome these obstacles.

What specific actions will you take each day to work towards your goal?

How will you know when you have achieved your goal?

Worksheet

Goal Checklist

This checklist helps students track their progress towards achieving their weekly goals, encouraging regular reflection and strategy adjustment.

Have I set a clear and specific goal?

Have I identified potential obstacles?

Have I listed strategies to overcome obstacles?

Have I planned daily actions to achieve my goal?

Am I regularly reviewing my progress?

Am I adjusting my strategies as needed?

Am I reflecting on my efforts and learning from mistakes?

Discussion

Discussion Questions

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on goal-setting and planning after the activity.

What is your goal for this week and why did you choose it?

Encourage students to share their personal goals and the reasons behind them.

What challenges do you anticipate and how will you address them?

Discuss potential obstacles and strategies for overcoming them.

How can we support each other in achieving our goals?

Guide students to think about ways to encourage and help each other.