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Goal Setting for Success

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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting for Success

Goal Setting

This lesson introduces 10th graders to the concept of goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting SMART goals. Through project-based learning, students will engage in activities that help them identify personal goals and create actionable plans to achieve them. This lesson is crucial as it empowers students to take control of their future, enhances their motivation, and builds resilience, especially important in a trauma-informed educational setting.

Audience

10th graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Project-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Worksheet: Goal Setting Worksheet, Quiz: Goal Setting Quiz, Pens, and Paper

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

Exploring SMART Goals

10 mins

  • Introduce the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
  • Provide examples of SMART goals and non-SMART goals.
  • Engage students in a quick activity where they convert a non-SMART goal into a SMART goal.

Step 3

Goal Setting Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the 'Goal Setting Worksheet' to each student.
  • Instruct students to think of a personal goal they want to achieve and use the worksheet to outline their SMART goal.
  • Encourage students to share their goals with a partner and provide feedback.

Step 4

Quiz and Reflection

5 mins

  • Administer the 'Goal Setting Quiz' to assess students' understanding of the SMART goal framework.
  • Conclude with a reflection session where students share what they learned and how they plan to apply goal setting in their lives.
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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

This worksheet guides students through the process of setting a SMART goal. It includes prompts to help them define each aspect of their goal.

What is your specific goal?








How will you measure your progress?








Is your goal achievable? Why or why not?








Why is this goal relevant to you?








What is your timeline for achieving this goal?








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Quiz

Goal Setting Quiz

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