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.
Guided hands-on worksheet activity
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
