Goal Setting and Planning

Britton Smith

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting and Planning

Set realistic goals and plan actions

In this lesson, counselors will present to teachers on how to guide students in setting realistic goals and creating actionable plans. This lesson is important as it helps students develop organizational skills and self-motivation, which are crucial for academic success and personal growth. By the end of the lesson, teachers will be equipped to help students identify specific goals and outline steps to achieve them.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 mins

Approach

Set realistic goals and plan actions

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: Goal Setting and Planning, and PowerPoint: Goal Setting and Planning

Step 1

Introduction and Goal Setting

10 mins

Counselors begin with a brief discussion on what goals are and why they are important.
Share examples of goals students might set and discuss the outcomes.
Introduce the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

Step 2

Group Activity: Setting Goals

10 mins

Counselors guide teachers to facilitate small group discussions with students using post-it notes and pens.
Each group brainstorms and writes down one goal they would like to achieve in the next month.
Encourage the use of SMART criteria to refine their goals.
Groups share their goals and discuss plans to achieve them.

Step 3

Reflection and Support

10 mins

Counselors lead a brief reflection on the importance of self-motivation and planning.
Discuss how teachers can support students in maintaining their goals.
Encourage teachers to use the 'Goal Setting and Planning' worksheet as a tool for ongoing support.

Step 4

Benefits of Goal Setting

5 mins

Explain how goal setting can enhance student motivation and focus.
Discuss how achieving goals can boost students' confidence and sense of accomplishment.
Highlight how collaborative goal setting can improve teamwork and classroom morale.

Step 5

Application in Science Classroom

5 mins

Provide an example of setting goals for preparing for benchmark tests and the state test.
Discuss how students can set specific study goals, such as reviewing a certain number of chapters each week.
Encourage teachers to help students track their progress and adjust their goals as needed.

0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Worksheet

Goal Setting and Planning Worksheet

This worksheet helps students outline their personal goals and the steps needed to achieve them. It encourages them to think critically about their objectives and plan effectively.

What is your personal goal for the next month?

Think about something specific you want to achieve.

List the steps you need to take to achieve this goal.

Consider the SMART criteria when listing your steps.

What challenges might you face in achieving this goal?

How will you overcome these challenges?

Reading

Goal Setting and Planning PowerPoint

This PowerPoint presentation outlines the key points of the lesson, including the importance of goal setting, the SMART criteria, and how to apply goal setting in a classroom context.

Slide 1: Title Slide
Slide 2: Importance of Goal Setting
Slide 3: Introduction to SMART Goals
Slide 4: Group Activity Instructions
Slide 5: Reflection and Support
Slide 6: Benefits of Goal Setting
Slide 7: Application in Science Classroom
Slide 8: Conclusion and Q&A