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Prioritization Power

Lesson Plan

Prioritization Power

To learn how to prioritize

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the concept of prioritization, helping them understand how to manage tasks effectively. Through a combination of video content and experiential activities, students will learn practical strategies for prioritizing their tasks, which is crucial for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Experiential Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Video: How to Manage Your Time Better, and Prioritization Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what prioritization means and why it's important.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they had to prioritize tasks in their lives.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Step 3

Group Activity

10 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with a list of tasks (e.g., homework, chores, hobbies) and ask them to prioritize them.
  • Have each group present their prioritized list and explain their reasoning.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

5 mins

  • Distribute the Prioritization Worksheet.
  • Ask students to individually complete the worksheet, reflecting on their own tasks and how they can prioritize them.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points from the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned about prioritization.
  • Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Prioritization Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their daily tasks and practice prioritizing them effectively.

List three tasks you need to complete this week. Rank them in order of importance.

Consider deadlines and impact.







What is one task you can delegate or eliminate to better manage your time?








Reflect on a time when you successfully prioritized tasks. What strategy did you use?








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