Lesson Plan
Task Initiation Lesson Plan
Students will learn two practical strategies—the five-second rule and task chunking—to confidently initiate and organize assignments and create personalized step-by-step plans.
Many 7th graders struggle with procrastination and lack a clear starting point on assignments. Learning task initiation skills builds independence, reduces stress, and fosters stronger study habits.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Instruction Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Hook
5 minutes
Step 2
Modeling Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Closure
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Kickstart Your Tasks
What Stops You?
Strategy 1: The Five-Second Rule
Strategy 2: Task Chunking
Example: Planning a Writing Task
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Reflection & Closure

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Reading


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