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Goal Setting for Social-Emotional Growth

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting for Social-Emotional Growth

Set social emotional goals

This lesson is designed to help 9th and 10th graders in an alternative classroom setting understand and set social-emotional goals. Through a guided discussion and a worksheet activity, students will explore the importance of social-emotional skills and how setting personal goals can enhance their well-being and interpersonal relationships. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take charge of their emotional growth, fostering resilience and self-awareness.

Audience

9th and 10th graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Guide, Goal Setting Worksheet, Pens, and Whiteboard

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of social-emotional skills.
  • Explain how setting goals can help improve these skills and overall well-being.
  • Encourage students to think about areas in their lives where they might want to grow emotionally.

Step 2

Guided Discussion

10 minutes

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about social-emotional goals.
  • Ask students to share their thoughts on why these goals might be important.
  • Discuss examples of social-emotional goals, such as improving communication skills or managing stress.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet to each student.
  • Guide students through the worksheet, helping them identify personal social-emotional goals.
  • Encourage them to think about specific actions they can take to achieve these goals.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

  • Ask students to share one goal they have set and how they plan to work towards it.
  • Summarize the key points discussed and encourage students to revisit their goals regularly.
  • Thank students for their participation and remind them of the importance of continuous self-improvement.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

A guide to facilitate a discussion on setting social-emotional goals with students.

Why are social-emotional goals important?

Discuss how these goals can improve personal well-being and relationships.







What are some examples of social-emotional goals?

Encourage students to think about goals like improving communication or managing emotions.







How can setting goals help you in your daily life?

Explore how goal setting can provide direction and motivation.







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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and set their own social-emotional goals.

Identify one area of your social-emotional life you want to improve.

Think about areas like communication, empathy, or stress management.







What specific goal can you set to improve in this area?

Make sure your goal is specific and achievable.







List two actions you can take to work towards this goal.

Consider daily habits or practices that can help you achieve your goal.







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