Goal Setting Success

Samantha Viele

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Success

Learn goal setting techniques

In this workshop, middle school students will explore the concept of goal setting, distinguishing between long-term and short-term goals. They will create personalized action plans and engage in peer reviews to refine their goals. This lesson is crucial for developing students' planning and organizational skills, which are essential for academic and personal success.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

90 mins

Approach

Learn goal setting techniques

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Goal Setting Worksheet, and Peer Review Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Goal Setting

10 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

Understanding Long-term and Short-term Goals

15 mins

Explain the difference between long-term and short-term goals.
Provide examples of each type of goal.
Encourage students to think of one long-term and one short-term goal they would like to set.

Step 3

Creating Action Plans

20 mins

Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet.
Guide students through the process of breaking down their goals into actionable steps.
Encourage them to consider potential obstacles and solutions.

Step 4

Peer Review Session

25 mins

Pair students to share their goals and action plans.
Use the Peer Review Discussion Questions to facilitate constructive feedback.
Encourage students to refine their goals based on peer input.

Step 5

Reflection and Sharing

15 mins

Ask students to reflect on what they learned about goal setting.
Invite a few students to share their refined goals and action plans with the class.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Encourage students to continue working on their goals and to revisit their action plans regularly.

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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

This worksheet helps students outline their goals and create actionable steps to achieve them.

What is your long-term goal?

Think about something you want to achieve in the next 1-5 years.

What is your short-term goal?

Consider a goal you can achieve in the next few weeks or months.

List the steps needed to achieve your long-term goal.

Break down the goal into smaller, manageable tasks.

List the steps needed to achieve your short-term goal.

Identify immediate actions you can take.

What obstacles might you face, and how will you overcome them?

Consider potential challenges and solutions.

Discussion

Peer Review Discussion Questions

These questions guide students in providing constructive feedback on each other's goals and action plans.

What do you like about your partner's goals?

Encourage positive feedback and highlight strengths.

What suggestions do you have for improving the action plan?

Offer constructive criticism and practical advice.

Are there any potential obstacles your partner hasn't considered?

Help identify challenges and brainstorm solutions.