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Quick Guide to Time Management and Goal Setting

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Annie Giryluk

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Quick Guide to Time Management and Goal Setting

Learn basic time management and goal setting

This condensed lesson introduces 12th-grade students to a key time management strategy and the basics of goal setting using the SMART criteria. Students will engage in a brief exercise to prioritize tasks and set a personal goal. This lesson is designed to provide students with essential skills for managing their time effectively and setting achievable goals, which are crucial for academic success and personal growth.

Audience

12th Grade Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Learn basic time management and goal setting

Materials

Pens, Notebooks, and Condensed Time Management and Goal Setting Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Briefly discuss the importance of time management and goal setting.
  • Ask students to share one strategy they currently use.

Step 2

Key Time Management Strategy

5 mins

  • Introduce the concept of prioritization as a key time management strategy.
  • Provide a quick example and ask students to think of a situation where prioritization could be applied.

Step 3

Goal Setting Basics

5 mins

  • Explain the SMART criteria for setting goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) briefly.
  • Have students write down one personal goal using the SMART criteria.

Step 4

Practical Exercise

5 mins

  • Distribute the 'Condensed Time Management and Goal Setting Worksheet'.
  • Guide students through a quick exercise to prioritize tasks and set a personal goal.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily lives.
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Worksheet

Condensed Time Management and Goal Setting Worksheet

This worksheet helps students quickly practice prioritizing tasks and setting a personal goal using the SMART criteria.

List your top 3 tasks for the day and prioritize them.

Consider deadlines and importance of each task.







Write one personal goal using the SMART criteria.

Ensure the goal is Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.







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