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Procrastination Busters

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mmurphy

Tier 3
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Beat the Clock Lesson Plan

Help 11th-grade students quickly learn practical strategies to overcome procrastination and improve time management for assignments.

Developing effective time management skills reduces stress and enhances academic performance by addressing procrastination directly.

Audience

11th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion with quick exercises.

Materials

Beat the Clock Lesson Plan, and Quick Time Management Tips Guide

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

  • Review the Beat the Clock Lesson Plan to familiarize with session flow.
  • Examine the Quick Time Management Tips Guide to reinforce discussion points.
  • Prepare a timer (digital or physical) for exercise activities.

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

3 minutes

  • Introduce the session objective and briefly discuss why procrastination is a common issue in academics.
  • Ask students to reflect on their personal experiences with procrastination.

Step 2

Strategy Discussion

7 minutes

  • Present key time management strategies using the Quick Time Management Tips Guide.
  • Highlight actionable steps such as breaking tasks into smaller pieces and setting specific deadlines.
  • Encourage individual reflection on which strategy might work best for them.

Step 3

Practical Exercise & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Use a timer for a quick activity: have students outline one assignment and list the first three steps they can take to start.
  • Conclude with a summary of the strategies discussed and invite students to share any immediate thoughts or commitments.
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Slide Deck

Beat the Clock: No More Procrastination

Overcoming procrastination in 15 minutes!

Introduce the session by stating the lesson's objective. Mention that today's lesson is about overcoming procrastination and learning practical time management strategies. Engage the class by asking if they have ever put off assignments.

What is Procrastination?

• Delay in starting or finishing tasks
• Common in academics
• Increases stress and pressure

Discuss what procrastination means. Have students reflect briefly on their own experiences. Make this interactive by asking a couple of questions to capture attention.

Time Management Strategies

• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Create specific deadlines
• Use timers to manage work duration
• Reflect on personal work habits

Introduce key strategies from the Quick Time Management Tips Guide. Emphasize breaking tasks into smaller pieces and setting specific, achievable deadlines. Ask students which strategy resonates with them the most.

Practical Exercise

  1. Choose an assignment
  2. List 3 initial action steps
  3. Set mini-deadlines for each step

Let's beat the clock!

Walk the students through a quick practical exercise. Ask them to pick one assignment, list out the first three steps needed to begin, and set a mini-deadline for each step. Use a timer to add excitement.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

• Quick recap of strategies
• Share your immediate thoughts
• Commit to taking the first step right now!

Wrap-up slide to summarize and invite final thoughts. Encourage students to share any immediate insight or commitment they have regarding these strategies.

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Lesson Plan

Procrastination Busters Plan

Equip 11th Grade students with practical strategies to overcome procrastination on assignments and manage time effectively.

Understanding procrastination and applying actionable time management techniques helps reduce stress and improves academic performance.

Audience

11th Grade

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussion paired with a quick activity.

Materials

Beat the Clock Lesson Plan, Beat the Clock Slides, and Quick Time Management Tips Guide

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

  • Review the Beat the Clock Lesson Plan to understand the session's flow and its components.
  • Check the Quick Time Management Tips Guide to reinforce discussion points.
  • Set up a timer (digital or physical) for the practical exercise.

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

3 minutes

  • Present the session's objective by explaining how procrastination affects academic work.
  • Encourage students to share brief personal experiences related to procrastination.

Step 2

Strategy Discussion

7 minutes

  • Discuss key time management strategies using points from the Quick Time Management Tips Guide.
  • Highlight techniques like breaking tasks into smaller steps and setting specific deadlines.
  • Invite students to reflect on which strategy might benefit them the most.

Step 3

Practical Exercise & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

  • Have students select an assignment and outline three initial action steps to begin it, using a timer to add a sense of urgency.
  • Conclude with a brief recap of the strategies and open the floor for any immediate reflections or commitments.
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Slide Deck

Stop Procrastinating: Let's Get Started

Welcome to Procrastination Busters!

Today, we'll learn how to overcome procrastination and manage our time better.

Introduce the lesson by engaging students with the concept of procrastination. Ask them to think about times they've delayed assignments and the impact it had.

What is Procrastination?

• Putting off tasks until later
• Can lead to stress and poor performance
• Common in academic settings

Explain what procrastination is and why it can be problematic, particularly for students. Encourage a brief discussion on personal experiences.

Why Do We Procrastinate?

• Fear of failure
• Feeling overwhelmed
• Lack of clear goals or deadlines
• Distractions

Discuss reasons why we procrastinate. Focus on factors like fear of failure, lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelmed. Prompt students to reflect on their reasons.

Strategies to Overcome Procrastination

• Break tasks into smaller steps
• Set specific mini-deadlines
• Use a timer to manage time
• Reflect on personal work habits

Outline and discuss actionable strategies to overcome procrastination. Relate to the Quick Time Management Tips Guide and encourage students to identify the strategy that suits them best.

Your Action Plan

  1. Choose an assignment
  2. List 3 initial steps you can take
  3. Assign mini-deadlines to each step

Let's commit to beating procrastination!

Guide students through a practical exercise. They should pick an assignment, identify three actionable starting steps, and set mini-deadlines for each step. Conclude by summarizing the session.

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Activity

Quick Time Management Tips Guide

This guide provides you with quick, actionable tips for managing your time effectively. Use these strategies to overcome procrastination and stay on top of your assignments.

Tip 1: Break Tasks into Smaller Steps

When faced with a large assignment, break it down into smaller, more manageable parts. This makes the workload seem less overwhelming and provides clear starting points.




Tip 2: Set Specific Deadlines

Assign mini-deadlines for each smaller task. This helps create a sense of urgency and ensures that you make steady progress.







Tip 3: Use a Timer

Set a timer to work in focused intervals (like the Pomodoro Technique). This exercise helps you concentrate on the task at hand and can make work sessions feel more dynamic.












Tip 4: Reflect on Your Work Habits

Take a moment to think about what triggers your procrastination. Identify distractions in your environment and plan ways to minimize them, so you can maintain focus on your work.













By following these tips, you'll be better equipped to tackle assignments without delaying and ensure that every task gets the attention it requires.

Remember, the key is to start small and maintain consistency. Happy studying!

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