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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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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

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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?

Discussion Prompts

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