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New Semester, New Goals!

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New Semester, New Goals

Students will identify and articulate personal and academic goals for the second semester in both English and Spanish.

Setting clear goals provides students with direction, increases motivation, and helps them track their progress throughout the semester. This lesson empowers newcomers to take ownership of their learning journey.

Audience

9th Grade Newcomers (Limited English Proficiency)

Time

31 minutes

Approach

Interactive, reflective, and practical goal-setting.

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Looking Back, Looking Forward

5 minutes

  • Display the New Semester Warm-Up on the board.
    - Instruct students to briefly think about one thing they are proud of from the first semester and one thing they want to improve.
    - Have a few students share their reflections with a partner or the class (using both English and Spanish as appropriate).

Step 2

Introduction to Goal Setting

8 minutes

  • Present slides 1-3 of the New Semester, New Goals Slide Deck.
    - Introduce the concept of goal setting in both English and Spanish.
    - Discuss why goals are important (motivation, direction, achievement) and how to make them SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound). Use examples relevant to academic and personal life.

Step 3

My Goals Activity: Brainstorm & Discuss

10 minutes

  • Distribute the My Goals Activity.
    - Guide students through brainstorming personal and academic goals using the prompts on the activity sheet. Encourage them to write in either English or Spanish, or both.
    - Facilitate small group or partner discussions where students share one academic and one personal goal, explaining why it's important to them.

Step 4

Worksheet: Setting My SMART Goals

5 minutes

  • Distribute the My Goals Worksheet (English and Spanish versions available).
    - Instruct students to select one academic and one personal goal from their brainstormed list and write them down on the worksheet, making them SMART goals.
    - Circulate around the room, providing support and clarification, especially for language needs. Encourage students to use the vocabulary discussed in the slides and activity.

Step 5

Cool-Down: My Goal Reflection

3 minutes

  • Distribute the New Semester Exit Slip.
    - Instruct students to complete the exit slip by reflecting on what they learned about goal setting and what they are excited to achieve. This serves as a quick check for understanding and engagement.
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Warm Up

New Semester Warm-Up / Calentamiento del Nuevo Semestre

English:

Take a moment to think about the first semester.

  1. What is one thing you are proud of from the first semester?



  2. What is one thing you want to improve or do differently in the second semester?



Español:

Tómate un momento para pensar en el primer semestre.

  1. ¿De qué te sientes orgulloso del primer semestre?



  2. ¿Qué es una cosa que quieres mejorar o hacer diferente en el segundo semestre?



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Slide Deck

Welcome Back! ¡Bienvenidos de Nuevo!

English: Get ready for a fresh start!

Español: ¡Prepárense para un nuevo comienzo!

Welcome students back and create a positive atmosphere. Briefly review the warm-up activity and connect it to the idea of looking forward.

What Are Goals? ¿Qué son las Metas?

English:

  • A goal is something you want to achieve or do.
  • It gives you a direction!

Español:

  • Una meta es algo que quieres lograr o hacer.
  • ¡Te da una dirección!

Introduce the topic of goals. Ask students what they think a 'goal' is. Use simple language and gestures. Emphasize that everyone has goals.

Why Set Goals? ¿Por Qué Establecer Metas?

English:

  • Goals help you work towards what you want.
  • They make you feel good when you achieve them.
  • They help you learn and grow!

Español:

  • Las metas te ayudan a trabajar por lo que quieres.
  • Te hacen sentir bien cuando las logras.
  • ¡Te ayudan a aprender y crecer!

Explain why goals are important. Connect it to personal growth and success. Ask students for ideas on why goals are helpful.

SMART Goals: Metas SMART

English: Goals should be SMART!

  • Specific: Clear and exact. (¿Qué?)
  • Measurable: You can track progress. (¿Cuánto? ¿Cómo sabré?)
  • Achievable: Possible to do. (¿Puedo hacerlo?)
  • Relevant: Important to you. (¿Es importante para mí?)
  • Time-bound: Has a deadline. (¿Cuándo?)

Español: ¡Las metas deben ser SMART!

  • Específicas: Claras y exactas. (¿Qué?)
  • Medibles: Puedes seguir tu progreso. (¿Cuánto? ¿Cómo sabré?)
  • Alcanzables: Posibles de lograr. (¿Puedo hacerlo?)
  • Relevantes: Importantes para ti. (¿Es importante para mí?)
  • De tiempo definido: Tiene una fecha límite. (¿Cuándo?)

Introduce the SMART acronym. Explain each letter clearly with simple examples. Focus on 'Specific' and 'Measurable' first, as they are often the most challenging.

SMART Academic Goal Example / Ejemplo de Meta Académica SMART

English:

  • Not SMART: "I want to get better at math."
  • SMART: "I will improve my math grade to a B by the end of the semester by attending tutoring twice a week and completing all homework."

Español:

  • No SMART: "Quiero mejorar en matemáticas."
  • SMART: "Voy a mejorar mi calificación de matemáticas a una B para el final del semestre, asistiendo a tutorías dos veces por semana y completando toda la tarea."

Give an example of a SMART academic goal. Break down how it fits each SMART criterion. Ask students to identify each part.

SMART Personal Goal Example / Ejemplo de Meta Personal SMART

English:

  • Not SMART: "I want to exercise more."
  • SMART: "I will walk for 30 minutes three times a week after school for the next month to improve my health."

Español:

  • No SMART: "Quiero hacer más ejercicio."
  • SMART: "Caminaré durante 30 minutos tres veces por semana después de la escuela durante el próximo mes para mejorar mi salud."

Give an example of a SMART personal goal. Again, break it down. Encourage students to think about their own personal goals that aren't school-related.

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Activity

My Goals Activity / Actividad Mis Metas

English:

Let's brainstorm some ideas for your second semester goals!

Academic Goals (Goals for school and learning):

  1. What is one thing you want to achieve in a specific class?






  2. What is one skill you want to improve related to your studies (e.g., reading, writing, speaking English, organizing)?






  3. What is one way you want to participate more in class?






Personal Goals (Goals for yourself outside of school or about your well-being):

  1. What is one new thing you want to try or learn?






  2. What is one way you want to take better care of yourself (e.g., sleep, healthy eating, exercise)?






  3. What is one way you want to connect more with friends or family?






Español:

¡Vamos a pensar en ideas para tus metas del segundo semestre!

Metas Académicas (Metas para la escuela y el aprendizaje):

  1. ¿Qué es una cosa que quieres lograr en una clase específica?






  2. ¿Qué habilidad quieres mejorar relacionada con tus estudios (por ejemplo, leer, escribir, hablar inglés, organizarte)?






  3. ¿De qué manera quieres participar más en clase?






Metas Personales (Metas para ti fuera de la escuela o sobre tu bienestar):

  1. ¿Qué cosa nueva quieres intentar o aprender?






  2. ¿De qué manera quieres cuidarte mejor (por ejemplo, dormir, comer saludablemente, hacer ejercicio)?






  3. ¿De qué manera quieres conectar más con amigos o familiares?






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Worksheet

My Goals Worksheet / Hoja de Trabajo Mis Metas

English:

Now, choose one academic goal and one personal goal from your brainstorming. Make them SMART! Remember:

  • Specific: What exactly will you do?
  • Measurable: How will you know you achieved it?
  • Achievable: Is it possible?
  • Relevant: Is it important to you?
  • Time-bound: When will you achieve it?

My SMART Academic Goal:

Goal:










How is this goal SMART? (Explain why it is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)











My SMART Personal Goal:

Goal:










How is this goal SMART? (Explain why it is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound)











Español:

Ahora, elige una meta académica y una meta personal de tu lluvia de ideas. ¡Hazlas SMART! Recuerda:

  • Específica: ¿Qué harás exactamente?
  • Medible: ¿Cómo sabrás que la lograste?
  • Alcanzable: ¿Es posible?
  • Relevante: ¿Es importante para ti?
  • De tiempo definido: ¿Cuándo la lograrás?

Mi Meta Académica SMART:

Meta:










¿Cómo es esta meta SMART? (Explica por qué es Específica, Medible, Alcanzable, Relevante y de Tiempo Definido)











Mi Meta Personal SMART:

Meta:










¿Cómo es esta meta SMART? (Explica por qué es Específica, Medible, Alcanzable, Relevante y de Tiempo Definido)











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Cool Down

New Semester Exit Slip / Boleta de Salida del Nuevo Semestre

English:

  1. Write down one new thing you learned or remembered about setting goals today.



  2. What is one thing you are excited to achieve with your new SMART goals?



Español:

  1. Escribe una cosa nueva que aprendiste o recordaste hoy sobre cómo establecer metas.



  2. ¿Qué es una cosa que te emociona lograr con tus nuevas metas SMART?



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