Lesson Plan
Kickoff Magic Plan
Students will learn to break down assignments into manageable “chunks” and create visual checklists to initiate tasks independently, aiming to increase on-time work starts and reduce avoidance.
Many students struggle to begin assignments due to overwhelming tasks. By teaching chunking and checklists, we build executive-function skills that boost confidence, independence, and timely task starts.
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Prep
Gather and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Chunking Demonstration
7 minutes
Step 3
Checklist Creation Workshop
8 minutes
Step 4
Strategy Share Chat
5 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Assessment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Kickoff Magic: Chunking & Checklists
Why Starting Tasks Can Be Hard
Today's Objectives
What Is Chunking?
Chunking in Action: Science Lab
Think Aloud: Creating Your Chunks
Why Use Checklists?
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