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Goal Setting for Success

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Wendy Czerwinski

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting for Success

Learn goal-setting strategies

This lesson will help students understand the importance of setting goals and provide strategies to achieve them. This is crucial for developing self-discipline and planning skills, essential for academic and personal success.

Audience

10th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Learn goal-setting strategies

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet on goal setting, and Personal reflection handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin the lesson by discussing the purpose of setting goals and how they can help in achieving success.
  • Present a brief overview of the day’s activities.

Step 2

Icebreaker Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with post-it notes and pens.
  • Ask each group to brainstorm and write down goals they have achieved in the past.
  • Have each group share one or two goals with the class.

Step 3

Teaching Goal-Setting Strategies

10 mins

  • Introduce SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
  • Discuss each component of SMART goals with examples.
  • Distribute the worksheet on goal setting.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Instruct students to fill out the goal-setting worksheet, focusing on at least one personal goal.
  • Encourage them to use the SMART criteria in defining their goals.

Step 5

Personal Reflection

5 mins

  • Distribute the personal reflection handout.
  • Ask students to reflect on their goals and think about steps to achieve them.
  • Allow a few students to share their reflections with the class.

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Discussion

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Engage students in a brief discussion about how setting goals can impact their future.
  • Encourage students to keep their worksheets and reflections for future reference.
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Discussion

Goal Setting Discussion

Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of setting goals and strategies to achieve them.

Why is setting goals important?

  • Help students understand the significance of clear objectives.
  • Discuss the role of goals in personal and academic growth.







What are some challenges you can face while trying to achieve goals?

  • Encourage students to share their experiences.
  • Discuss potential solutions and strategies to overcome these challenges.







How can setting goals impact your future?

  • Highlight the long-term benefits of goal-setting.
  • Encourage students to think about career and personal aspirations.







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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

A worksheet designed to help students practice setting their own goals using the SMART criteria.

Write down one personal goal you want to achieve in the next year using the SMART criteria.

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound







What specific actions will you take to achieve this goal?

Consider breaking down the goal into smaller, actionable steps.







How will you measure your progress towards this goal?

Think about milestones and indicators of success.







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Reading

Goal Setting Reflection Handout

A handout to help students reflect on their goals and the steps needed to achieve them.

Personal Reflection on Goal Setting

Take a few minutes to reflect on the goal you have set for yourself. Consider the following questions:

  1. Why is this goal important to you?
    Reflect on the personal significance of achieving this goal.
  2. What challenges do you anticipate in reaching this goal?
    Identify any potential obstacles.
  3. What resources or support do you need to achieve this goal?
    Think about people, tools, or strategies that can help you.
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