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Goal Tracker

Lesson Plan

Goal Tracker Session

Guide the 8th grade student through a 15-minute one-on-one session to set a specific weekly goal, reflect on past progress, and plan aligned actions to foster responsible decision-making and accountability.

Regularly articulating goals and reflecting on outcomes builds self-awareness, accountability, and decision-making skills—key to social-emotional growth and academic success.

Audience

8th Grade Student

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Structured journaling and rubric-guided reflection.

Materials

Weekly Alignment Journal, and - Self-Reflection Rubric

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduce Session

1 minute

  • Greet the student and explain the purpose: to set a weekly goal, reflect on last week, and plan actions
  • Remind them this is a confidential, supportive check-in

Step 2

Goal Setting

3 minutes

  • Ask the student to identify one specific, measurable goal for the week
  • Have them record it at the top of the Weekly Alignment Journal
  • Prompt for clarity: "What will success look like by Friday?"

Step 3

Reflect on Progress

4 minutes

  • Guide the student to review last week’s goal in the journal
  • Use the Self-Reflection Rubric to rate effort, challenges, and outcomes
  • Discuss briefly any barriers or supports they experienced

Step 4

Align Actions

4 minutes

  • Ask the student to brainstorm 2–3 concrete actions that will move them toward this week’s goal
  • Record each action in the journal alongside a target day/time
  • Confirm actions are realistic and specific

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Commitment

3 minutes

  • Have the student read their goal and actions aloud
  • Encourage them to commit to checking progress mid-week
  • Offer positive feedback and note any needed supports for next session
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Journal

Weekly Alignment Journal

Week of: ____________________




1. Set a Weekly Goal

What is one specific, measurable goal you want to achieve by the end of this week?
(For example: "I will complete all math homework on time.")








What will success look like by Friday?








2. Reflect on Last Week’s Goal

What was your goal last week?








How well did you do? Use the Self-Reflection Rubric to rate your effort, identify challenges, and recognize supports.











What challenges or barriers did you face?







What supports or strategies helped you progress?







3. Plan Aligned Actions

Brainstorm 2–3 concrete actions you will take to reach this week’s goal. Be specific about the day and time for each.

Action 1:

When:








Action 2:

When:








Action 3 (optional):

When:








4. Commitment

I commit to working toward my goal by following my planned actions. I will check in on my progress mid-week and adjust if needed.

Signature: ____________________ Date: _______________




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Rubric

Self-Reflection Rubric

Rate each area from 1–4 based on the descriptors below.

Criterion1 – Beginning2 – Developing3 – Proficient4 – Exemplary
EffortMinimal effort; rarely engages with tasks.Some effort; engagement is inconsistent.Consistent effort; engages regularly.Outstanding effort; highly motivated and proactive.
Challenge ManagementDoes not identify challenges or strategies.Recognizes challenges but uses limited strategies.Identifies challenges and applies strategies sometimes.Anticipates challenges and uses effective strategies independently.
Outcome ReflectionVague or no reflection on results.Basic reflection with limited insights.Clear reflection; identifies key learnings.Deep, thoughtful reflection linking outcomes to goals and next steps.

Scoring Key:
1 = Needs Significant Support | 2 = Emerging | 3 = Meets Expectations | 4 = Exceeds Expectations

Use this rubric in the Weekly Alignment Journal to rate your past week’s goal and reflections.

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