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Mastering Goals and Time

Lesson Plan

Mastering Goals and Time

Goal setting and time management

This lesson introduces 9th-grade students to effective goal-setting strategies and time management skills. Through interactive activities, students will learn how to set personal academic goals and manage their time efficiently. This lesson is crucial for helping students handle their high school workload and develop skills that will benefit them throughout their academic and personal lives.

Audience

9th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Goal setting and time management

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Worksheet: Goal Setting and Time Management, and Discussion: Importance of Goals and Time Management

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of setting goals and managing time effectively.
  • Ask students to share any personal experiences with goal setting or time management.

Step 2

Goal Setting Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Goal Setting and Time Management' worksheet.
  • Guide students through setting a personal academic goal using the SMART criteria (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
  • Encourage students to write their goals on post-it notes and share with the class.

Step 3

Time Management Strategies

15 mins

  • Discuss various time management techniques such as prioritization, scheduling, and breaking tasks into smaller steps.
  • Ask students to reflect on their current time management habits and identify areas for improvement.

Step 4

Interactive Discussion

10 mins

  • Conduct a discussion using the 'Importance of Goals and Time Management' questions.
  • Encourage students to think critically about how these skills can impact their academic success.

Step 5

Closure

10 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to set a short-term goal for the upcoming week and plan how they will manage their time to achieve it.
  • Collect the worksheets for review.
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Worksheet

Goal Setting and Time Management

This worksheet helps students set personal academic goals using the SMART criteria and reflect on their time management habits.

Set a personal academic goal using the SMART criteria.

Ensure your goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.







List three time management strategies you can use to achieve your goal.








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