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Goal Setting for Success

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Goal Setting for Success

Goal Setting

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to the concept of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals. Through collaborative and active learning strategies, students will work together to identify personal goals and create action plans. This lesson is crucial as it equips students with essential skills for personal and academic success, fostering a sense of responsibility and motivation.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what goals are and why they are important.
  • Ask students to share any goals they have set in the past and their experiences with achieving them.

Step 2

Explaining SMART Goals

10 mins

  • Introduce the concept of SMART goals using the whiteboard.
  • Explain each component: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
  • Provide examples of SMART and non-SMART goals.

Step 3

Collaborative Goal Setting Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and markers.
  • Ask each group to brainstorm and write down potential goals they want to achieve this school year.
  • Encourage them to ensure their goals are SMART.

Step 4

Sharing and Feedback

10 mins

  • Have each group share one of their goals with the class.
  • Facilitate a class discussion to provide feedback and suggestions on how to make the goals more effective.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned about goal setting.
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Exit Ticket: Goal Setting

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