Reflective Journaling for Growth

Emily Wingate

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Reflective Journaling for Growth

Reflect on past achievements

This lesson invites students to engage in reflective journaling, focusing on their achievements and lessons learned over the past year. It encourages setting intentions for the coming year, fostering a mindset of growth and hope. This exercise helps students develop self-awareness and goal-setting skills, which are crucial for personal and academic growth.

Audience

Grades 9-12

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Reflect on past achievements

Materials

Journals or paper, Pens or pencils, and Reflection Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the future.
Discuss the importance of reflection in personal growth and learning.
Provide students with journals or paper and pens.

Step 2

Reflective Journaling

15 minutes

Ask students to spend time writing about their achievements and lessons learned over the past year.
Encourage them to think about both academic and personal experiences.
Prompt them to consider what they are proud of and what they would like to improve.

Step 3

Setting Intentions

5 minutes

Guide students to write about their intentions for the coming year.
Encourage them to set realistic and meaningful goals.
Discuss how setting intentions can help guide their actions and decisions.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Invite students to share their reflections and intentions with a partner or the class, if comfortable.
Facilitate a brief discussion using the Reflection Discussion Questions.
Thank students for their participation and encourage them to revisit their reflections throughout the year.

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Discussion

Reflection Discussion Questions

Use these questions to facilitate a discussion about students' reflections and intentions for the year ahead.

What achievement are you most proud of from the past year?

Encourage students to think about both big and small achievements, and why they are meaningful.

What is one lesson you learned that you will carry into the new year?

Guide students to consider how this lesson can impact their future actions and decisions.

What is one intention you have for the coming year?

Discuss how setting intentions can help students focus on their goals and aspirations.