Lesson Plan
Path to 10th Grade Success Lesson Plan
Students will reflect on their freshman year, learn SMART goal-setting, and create a personalized action plan to foster academic success in 10th grade.
By reflecting on past experiences and setting specific, measurable goals, students gain self-awareness, build planning skills, and increase motivation for academic growth as they transition to 10th grade.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Setup
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Lesson Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Freshman Year Reflection
10 minutes
Step 3
SMART Goal Instruction
10 minutes
Step 4
Personalized Action Plan Activity
15 minutes
Step 5
Share and Wrap-Up
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Path to 10th Grade Success
Objectives & Agenda
Freshman Year Reflection
Reflection Prompts
What Are SMART Goals?
Example SMART Goal
Draft Your SMART Goals
Create Your Action Plan
Share & Wrap-Up
Next Steps
Worksheet
Activity
