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Goals: Your Roadmap to Success

Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: Goals Session 1

Introduce the importance of goal setting and help 6th-grade students create personal, realistic goals as a first step towards academic and personal success.

This lesson empowers students by teaching them how to set clear goals, which boosts self-motivation, planning skills, and personal accountability.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussions, group activities, and individual goal setting exercises.

Materials

Lesson Plan: Goals Session 1, Goal Setting Worksheet, and Whiteboard/Markers

Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

  • Review the Lesson Plan: Goals Session 1 for session details.
  • Prepare enough copies of the Goal Setting Worksheet for all students.
  • Ensure whiteboard and markers are available for brainstorming and group discussions.

Step 1

Introduction to Goal Setting

5 minutes

  • Engage students with a brief discussion about what goals are.
  • Ask why setting goals might be important in school and in life.

Step 2

Explaining the Roadmap Concept

10 minutes

  • Explain how goals can serve as a roadmap to success using simple examples.
  • Illustrate the relationship between goals, steps, and outcomes using visual aids on the whiteboard.

Step 3

Personal Goal Setting Exercise

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to think of one personal or academic goal they would like to achieve.
  • Guide them through breaking down their goal into small, manageable steps.
  • Circulate around the room to provide support and answer questions.

Step 4

Closing and Reflection

5 minutes

  • Have a few students share their goals and planned steps.
  • Wrap up by emphasizing the importance of revisiting and adjusting goals as needed.
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Slide Deck

Welcome to Your Roadmap to Success

Today, we'll explore how setting clear goals can help guide us to success!

Introduce the topic and engage students. Emphasize that today's lesson is all about how setting goals can serve as a roadmap for success. Use simple language and a friendly tone to connect with the 6th graders.

What Are Goals?

Goals are targets we set for ourselves. They can be about school, sports, hobbies, or personal development.

Why do you think setting goals is important?

Discuss what a goal is. Ask students to share examples of goals they might have, either in school, sports or hobbies. Highlight that goals are targets that help us plan and work step-by-step towards achieving something.

The Roadmap Concept

Imagine a roadmap: Your goal is the destination, and the steps you plan are the roads leading there. Each small step brings you closer to success.

Visualize the concept of a roadmap using simple imagery. Explain that just like a map guides us to a destination, a goal helps us reach an outcome when we break it down into steps.

Your Personal Goal Setting

Now, take the Goal Setting Worksheet and think of one personal or academic goal. Break it down into small, manageable steps.

Let's work together and support each other!

Detail the exercise instructions. Remind students they are creating their personal goal using the worksheet provided. Walk them through how to break down one big goal into smaller, manageable steps. Encourage questions and provide guidance.

Closing and Reflection

Let's share our goals and steps. Remember: goals can change, so keep reflecting on them and adjust as needed!

Great work today!

Wrap up the session by inviting a few students to share their goals and steps. Reinforce the importance of reviewing and adjusting goals as needed.

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Worksheet

Goal Setting Worksheet

Part 1: Identifying Your Goal

What is one personal or academic goal you would like to achieve?





Why is this goal important to you?





Part 2: Breaking Down Your Goal

List the steps you need to take in order to achieve your goal. Think of this as your roadmap to success. Write at least three steps.

  1. Step 1:





  2. Step 2:





  3. Step 3:





Are there any additional steps you can think of? Write them below.





Part 3: Reflection

Reflect on the steps you have written. Which step do you think is the most challenging, and why?





How will you stay motivated if you face challenges along the way? Write your thoughts below.





Remember: Your goal is a roadmap. Just as every road has turns and stops, your journey might need adjustments along the way. Keep reviewing and refining your steps to reach success!

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Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan: Goals Session 2

Review and refine the goals set in Session 1, encouraging students to assess progress and adjust their plans for continuous improvement.

This session reinforces that goal setting is a dynamic process, helping students understand that reflection and adjustment are key to achieving success.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Guided review, group sharing, and reflective exercises.

Materials

Lesson Plan: Goals Session 2, Goal Setting Worksheet, and Whiteboard/Markers

Prep

Review Session 1 Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Recap

5 minutes

  • Briefly review the purpose of goal setting as discussed in Session 1.
  • Ask students to recall their personal or academic goals they set previously.

Step 2

Progress Sharing

10 minutes

  • Invite students to pair up or form small groups to discuss the progress they've made on their goals.
  • Encourage them to share any challenges faced and successes achieved.
  • Use the whiteboard to list common challenges and strategies for overcoming them.

Step 3

Adjusting and Refining Goals

10 minutes

  • Distribute the Goal Setting Worksheet again for students to reflect on their progress.
  • Instruct them to identify at least one adjustment they can make to either their goal or the steps they outlined.
  • Facilitate a discussion on the importance of flexibility in goal setting.

Step 4

Closing Reflection

5 minutes

  • Ask for volunteers to share their adjustments and how they plan to achieve their goals now.
  • Summarize the session by emphasizing that reviewing and refining goals is essential for continual growth and success.
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Slide Deck

Welcome Back & Recap

Let's briefly review what we learned about goal setting last time. Remember, your goals are your roadmap to success!

Begin by welcoming the students back and briefly reviewing the importance of goal setting from Session 1. Encourage them to recall the goals they set in the previous session.

Progress Sharing

How is your goal journey going?

Share your progress, successes, or challenges with your group.

Prompt students to think about the progress they've made on their goals. Ask them to share any successes or challenges they've encountered. This slide is intended to stimulate discussion in pairs or small groups, and then share with the class.

Adjusting & Refining Goals

It's okay to adjust your goals or the steps to achieve them. Think about one change you could make to improve your plan.

Introduce the idea of adjusting goals. Explain that sometimes challenges require us to rethink our plan. Use this slide to guide students through the process of refining their goals.

Closing Reflection

Reflect on today's discussion: What adjustment will you make to your goal?

Remember: Reviewing and refining your goals help you grow continuously!

Conclude the session by emphasizing the idea of continuous growth and learning. Encourage students to keep reflecting on their goals and to remain flexible in their approach.

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