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Goal-Setting with Carter

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Lesson Plan

Goal-Setting with Carter

Understand making goals

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of goal-setting through the book 'Carter and the New Year's Resolution.' They will engage in a discussion to understand the importance of setting goals and participate in a game-based activity to practice creating their own goals. This lesson is important as it helps students develop planning and self-regulation skills, which are essential for personal growth and academic success.

Audience

First Grade

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Blended Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Book: Carter and the New Year's Resolution, Discussion Questions, Goal-Setting Worksheet, and Printable Goal Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students if they know what a resolution or goal is.
  • Introduce the book 'Carter and the New Year's Resolution' and explain that it will help us learn about setting goals.

Step 2

Reading Session

10 mins

  • Read 'Carter and the New Year's Resolution' aloud to the class.
  • Pause occasionally to ask questions about Carter's goals and why they are important.

Step 3

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to talk about the story and the concept of goal-setting.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on why goals are important.

Step 4

Goal-Setting Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Goal-Setting Worksheet.
  • Guide students to think of a personal goal they want to achieve.
  • Use the Printable Goal Cards for students to write down their goals.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask a few students to share their goals with the class.
  • Reinforce the importance of setting and working towards goals.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions for Carter's Goals

A set of questions to guide a discussion on goal-setting using the book 'Carter and the New Year's Resolution.'

What was Carter's goal in the story?

Encourage students to recall specific goals Carter set and discuss why they were important.







Why do you think setting goals is important?

Guide students to think about how goals help us focus and achieve what we want.







Can you think of a goal you have set before?

Allow students to share personal experiences and relate them to the story.







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Worksheet

Goal-Setting Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and write down a personal goal they want to achieve.

What is one goal you want to achieve this year?

Think about something you want to learn or improve.







Why is this goal important to you?

Consider how achieving this goal will make you feel or help you.







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Worksheet

Printable Goal Cards

Cards for students to write down their personal goals and keep as a reminder.




My Goal: __________







Why It's Important: __________




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