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Plan Your Success!

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Laura Bernard

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Plan Your Success!

Using planners to manage homework completion

This lesson focuses on teaching 8th-grade students how to effectively use planners to manage their homework and tasks. By learning to organize their time and tasks, students can reduce stress and improve their academic performance. This lesson is important as it equips students with essential time management skills that are crucial for their academic success and personal growth.

Audience

8th grade Small Group

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Planners, Markers, Stickers, Video: How to Manage Your Time Better, and Reading: Importance of Using Planners

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

  • Briefly discuss the importance of managing time and tasks effectively.
  • Introduce the concept of using planners as a tool for organization.
  • Share a positive affirmation about time management, such as "I am capable of managing my time effectively."

Step 2

Reading Activity

3 mins

  • Distribute the reading handout on the importance of using planners.
  • Ask students to read the handout and highlight key points.
  • Encourage students to share any thoughts or feelings about using planners, reassuring them that it's okay to feel anxious and that practice will help.

Step 3

Video Viewing

4 mins

  • Show the video How to Manage Your Time Better.
  • Encourage students to note down any tips or strategies they find useful.
  • Remind students that it's okay to take small steps and that improvement takes time.

Step 4

Planner Activity

4 mins

  • Provide each student with a planner, markers, and stickers.
  • Guide them to plan out their homework for the week using the RACK method from the video.
  • Encourage creativity with markers and stickers to personalize their planners.
  • Pair students up to support each other, sharing ideas and offering encouragement.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Ask students to share one new strategy they learned about managing their time.
  • Encourage them to use their planners daily and reflect on their effectiveness.
  • End with a positive affirmation, such as "I am improving my time management skills every day."
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Reading

Importance of Using Planners

This reading explains why using planners is beneficial for managing tasks and reducing stress. It highlights key strategies for effective planner use.

Using a planner can significantly improve your ability to manage homework and other tasks. Planners help you keep track of assignments, deadlines, and important dates. By writing down your tasks, you can prioritize what needs to be done first and allocate your time effectively. This not only helps in reducing stress but also ensures that you are prepared and organized. Remember, a well-organized planner is a step towards academic success!

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