Lesson Plan

Launch to High School Lesson Plan

Students will learn to define, plan, and articulate SMART goals for their upcoming high school experience, then draft and peer-review personal and academic objectives.

Setting SMART goals equips students with clear criteria for success and builds confidence and accountability as they transition to high school.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Warm-Up Reflection

5 minutes

Step 3

SMART Goals Overview

7 minutes

Step 4

Goal-Setting Activity

8 minutes

Step 5

Peer Review & Sharing

3 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up & Assessment

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Launch to High School: Setting SMART Goals

Why Set Goals?

What Makes a Goal “SMART”?

Defining Each SMART Criterion

SMART Goal Examples

Your Turn: Draft SMART Goals