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Mastering Time: Your Path to Achieving Goals

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Lesson Plan

Mastering Time: Your Path to Achieving Goals

Teach students effective time management techniques to achieve their goals.

This lesson introduces 10th grade students to time management techniques and strategies for setting and achieving goals. Through a combination of video content, practical exercises, and discussions, students will learn to manage their time effectively and set clear, attainable goals.

Audience

10th grade students at McDonogh School

Time

1 hour

Approach

Teach students effective time management techniques to achieve their goals.

Materials

Video: How to Manage Your Time Better, Time Management Worksheet, and SMART Goals Handout

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on why time management is crucial for achieving goals.
  • Ask students if they have ever felt overwhelmed by their tasks and how they dealt with it.
  • Introduce the topic of time management and today's focus on learning practical techniques.

Step 2

Video: RACK Method

5 mins

Step 3

Practical Exercise: Recording and Analyzing Time Use

15 mins

  • Distribute the Time Management Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to think about their activities from the previous day and record them on the worksheet.
  • After recording, ask students to analyze their time usage and highlight any unproductive times.

Step 4

Group Activity: Time Management Strategies

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Have each group discuss how they can change their unproductive habits as per the RACK method.
  • Each group will share one strategy with the class.

Step 5

Setting SMART Goals

10 mins

  • Introduce the concept of SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely).
  • Distribute the SMART Goals Handout.
  • Guide students through the process of setting one SMART goal related to their academics or personal life.

Step 6

Individual Reflection and Sharing

10 mins

  • Have students individually reflect on their SMART goal and write it down.
  • Ask for volunteers to share their goals with the class.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the lesson's key points on time management and goal setting.
  • Encourage students to apply the RACK method and SMART goals in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Time Management Worksheet

Worksheet to help students record, analyze, and change their time management habits.


Time Management Worksheet

Step 1: Record Your Activities

Time of DayActivityProductive (Yes/No)
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
...

Step 2: Analyze Your Time Usage

Highlight the activities that were not productive.

Step 3: Change Your Habits

List three strategies to use your time more effectively:
1.
2.
3.

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Worksheet

SMART Goals Handout

A handout to help students set and achieve SMART goals.


SMART Goals

S - Specific: Your goal should be clear and specific.
M - Measurable: Your goal should be measurable to track progress.
A - Attainable: Your goal should be realistic and achievable.
R - Relevant: Your goal should align with your values and long-term objectives.
T - Timely: Set a deadline for your goal.

Example:

  • Specific: I want to improve my math grade.
  • Measurable: I will score at least 85% on my next exam.
  • Attainable: I will study for one hour every day and attend extra help sessions.
  • Relevant: Improving my math grade will help me get into a good college.
  • Timely: I will achieve this by the end of the semester.

My SMART Goal:

  • Specific:
  • Measurable:
  • Attainable:
  • Relevant:
  • Timely:
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