Priority Power-Up

Jennifer Ruhle

Tier 3

Lesson Plan

Priority Power-Up Lesson Plan

Students will learn to evaluate their assignments by deadline and importance and use a guided worksheet to rank tasks, creating a personalized, prioritized to-do list to manage workload effectively.

Teaching prioritization helps 6th graders develop critical executive-function skills, reduce stress, meet deadlines more consistently, and build confidence in handling multiple tasks.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Guided hands-on worksheet activity

Materials

Pen or Pencil, and - Assignment Prioritization Worksheet

Prep

Print and Prepare Worksheet

5 minutes

Print one copy of the Assignment Prioritization Worksheet for the student
Review the student’s current assignment list to tailor examples if needed
Ensure you have a pen or pencil ready for demonstration

Step 1

Introduce Prioritization

2 minutes

Explain why prioritizing assignments matters (deadlines, importance, stress reduction)
Ask the student to name 3–5 current assignments and note their deadlines
Model how to estimate importance (e.g., test prep vs. reading homework)

Step 2

Complete the Worksheet

8 minutes

Give the student the Assignment Prioritization Worksheet
Guide them to list each assignment, its deadline, and an importance rating (high/medium/low)
Have them assign a priority number (1 = highest) to each task
Circulate to clarify questions and ensure accuracy

Step 3

Review and Reflect

5 minutes

Invite the student to share their ranked list aloud
Discuss their reasoning for the order and suggest any adjustments
Emphasize using this list daily to plan work and track progress
Encourage keeping the worksheet in their binder for reference

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Worksheet

Assignment Prioritization Worksheet

Instructions

List each of your current assignments. For each, write down the deadline, rate the importance, and assign a priority number (1 = highest). Use this list to plan your work effectively.