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Lesson Plan

Goal Setting Lesson Plan

Students will learn how to set realistic and achievable goals through interactive activities and clear examples.

Understanding goal setting helps students develop personal responsibility and academic planning skills vital for success.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion, guided activity, and reflective practice.

Materials

Goal Setting Lesson Plan

Prep

Review and Set-Up

10 minutes

  • Review Goal Setting Lesson Plan to ensure understanding of objectives and materials
  • Prepare discussion prompts and activity instructions
  • Arrange classroom seating for group discussion if needed

Step 1

Introduction and Objectives

5 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the concept of goal setting
  • Explain the benefits of setting achievable goals for academic and personal success
  • Clearly outline the session’s objectives

Step 2

Guided Activity

15 minutes

  • Lead an interactive discussion on what realistic goals look like
  • Provide examples of short-term and long-term goals
  • Have students work in pairs or small groups to brainstorm a personal or academic goal
  • Encourage sharing and offer constructive feedback

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Ask students to reflect on the exercise and discuss what made their goals achievable
  • Summarize key takeaways from the lesson
  • Encourage students to apply this method when setting their own goals in the future
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Lesson Plan

Goals That Grow Lesson Plan

Students will learn to set realistic and achievable SMART goals, enhancing their ability to plan for academic and personal success.

Developing goal-setting skills empowers students to take charge of their learning and future, fostering personal responsibility and success.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion paired with pair/group activities

Materials

Goal Setting Lesson Plan

Prep

Preparation and Set-Up

10 minutes

  • Review the Goal Setting Lesson Plan to become familiar with the objectives and activities.
  • Prepare discussion prompts and pair/group activity instructions.
  • Arrange classroom seating to facilitate group discussions effectively.

Step 1

Introduction and Opening Discussion

5 minutes

  • Greet students and introduce the concept of SMART goal setting.
  • Explain the benefits of setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals in academic and personal contexts.
  • Outline the session's objectives.

Step 2

Guided Group Activity

15 minutes

  • Facilitate an interactive discussion on what makes a goal realistic and achievable.
  • Present examples of short-term vs. long-term goals to illustrate the SMART criteria.
  • Have students work in pairs or small groups to draft a personal or academic goal using the SMART framework.
  • Encourage sharing of ideas and provide constructive feedback.

Step 3

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Invite students to reflect on the process and discuss what elements made their goals SMART.
  • Summarize the key takeaways of the lesson.
  • Motivate students to apply the SMART goal-setting method in future planning.
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Slide Deck

Goals That Grow

Welcome to our lesson on goal setting!

Today we will learn how to create SMART goals to reach academic and personal success.

Introduce the session with a warm welcome. Mention that today's lesson will help students learn how to set SMART goals. Encourage students to actively participate.

What is Goal Setting?

Goal setting is the process of defining targets and outlining steps to achieve them. It's important for personal growth and academic success.

Briefly ask students what they understand by 'goal setting' to gauge prior knowledge before going into details.

Understanding SMART Goals

SMART stands for:
• Specific: Clearly define your goal.
• Measurable: Track your progress.
• Achievable: Set realistic targets.
• Relevant: Your goal should matter to you.
• Time-Bound: Set a deadline.

Explain each element of SMART goals. Consider giving real-life examples to make concepts more tangible.

Let’s Set a Goal

Activity:

  1. Form pairs or small groups.
  2. Brainstorm one personal or academic goal you want to achieve.
  3. Write it down using the SMART criteria.
  4. Share your goal with the class.

Prompt students to think of a personal or academic goal. Divide students into pairs or small groups. Encourage sharing and constructive feedback.

Reflection & Wrap-Up

Discussion:

  • What made your goal SMART?
  • How can you use this method in the future?

Remember: Goals That Grow lead to Success!

Invite students to share what they learned. Summarize by reinforcing the importance of using SMART criteria in goal setting. Encourage students to apply the method in their everyday lives.

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Activity

SMART Goal Setting Activity

In this activity, you will practice creating your own SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Use this framework to think through what you want to achieve either academically or personally.

Activity Steps

  1. Brainstorming (5 minutes)

    • Think about one academic or personal goal you would like to achieve. Consider areas in your life where you want to see improvement or change.





  2. Drafting Your SMART Goal (10 minutes)

    • Write your goal down using the SMART framework. Make sure your goal is clearly defined, measurable, realistic, relevant to you, and has a deadline.
    • Use the space below to draft your goal:

    Your SMART Goal:





  3. Peer Feedback (10 minutes)

    • Pair up with a classmate or join a small group. Share your drafted goal and listen to suggestions on how it might be made even more SMART.

    • Consider discussing the following questions with your peer/group:

      • Is the goal specific enough?
      • How will you measure your progress?
      • Do you feel the goal is realistic and achievable?
      • Why is this goal important to you?
      • Is there a clear deadline for this goal?

    • Refine your SMART goal based on the feedback you receive.





Reflection

After the peer review:

  • Reflect on the process of creating your SMART goal.
  • Answer the following questions in a short paragraph:
    • What did you learn about the SMART criteria?
    • How has this activity helped you think about setting achievable goals for yourself?

Your Reflection Response:










Remember: Setting clear and achievable goals is the first step toward success. Take your time and think through each part of the SMART framework carefully.

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