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New Year, New You: Personal Growth

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Lesson Plan

New Year, New You: Personal Growth

Identify and plan personal growth goals

This lesson helps students focus on personal growth by identifying areas they want to improve in the New Year and creating actionable plans. It encourages self-reflection and goal-setting, which are essential skills for personal development and success.

Audience

Grade 9 Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Identify and plan personal growth goals

Materials

Discussion Questions, Personal Growth Worksheet, Pens and Paper, and Video: Balance Your Future and Present Self

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the concept of personal growth and why it's important.
  • Ask students to think about what personal growth means to them and share a few thoughts.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about areas of personal growth.
  • Encourage students to think about different aspects of their lives, such as academics, social skills, and hobbies.

Step 4

Reflection Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the Personal Growth Worksheet.
  • Ask students to reflect on the past year and identify areas they want to improve.
  • Have them write down specific goals for the New Year.

Step 5

Visualization Exercise

5 mins

  • Guide students through a short visualization exercise.
  • Ask them to close their eyes and imagine themselves achieving their goals.
  • Encourage them to think about how they will feel and the steps they took to get there.

Step 6

Role-Playing Scenarios

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a scenario related to achieving personal growth goals.
  • Have each group role-play their scenario, focusing on overcoming challenges and finding solutions.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what strategies were effective.

Step 7

Action Plan Creation

10 mins

  • Guide students in creating actionable steps for each goal they have set.
  • Encourage them to think about resources they might need and potential challenges.

Step 8

Closure

5 mins

  • Invite a few students to share their goals and action plans with the class.
  • Conclude with a motivational message about the importance of continuous personal growth.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a conversation about personal growth and goal-setting.

What does personal growth mean to you?

Encourage students to think about different areas of life where growth can occur.







Why is it important to set personal growth goals?

Discuss the benefits of having clear goals and how they can lead to success.







What are some areas you would like to improve in the New Year?

Guide students to think about both academic and personal aspects.







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Worksheet

Personal Growth Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify personal growth areas and set goals.

Reflect on the past year. What are some areas you feel you have grown in?








Identify three areas you would like to improve in the New Year.








For each area, write down a specific goal you want to achieve.








List the steps you will take to achieve each goal.








What resources or support will you need to achieve these goals?








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