Lesson Plan
Work Completion Mastery Series
Enhance Work Completion Skills
This series of lessons is designed to help 7th-grade students improve their work completion skills. Each lesson focuses on a different aspect of work completion, such as time management, goal setting, prioritization, overcoming procrastination, and seeking help. By developing these skills, students will be better equipped to manage their academic responsibilities and achieve their goals.
Audience
Grade 7 Students
Time
5 lessons, 30 minutes each
Approach
Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning
Materials
Videos on Time Management and Goal Setting, Discussion Questions, Worksheets for Each Lesson, Role-Playing Cards, and Pens and Paper
Step 1
Lesson 1: Time Management
30 mins
- Objective: Learn effective time management strategies.
- Introduction (5 mins): Discuss the importance of managing time effectively. Ask students how they currently manage their time and what challenges they face.
- Video Viewing (5 mins): Show the video How to Manage Your Time Better. Ask students to note down key strategies mentioned.
- Interactive Activity (5 mins): In pairs, have students share their current daily schedules and identify one area where they can improve time management.
- Worksheet Activity (10 mins): Complete a time management worksheet to plan a typical school day. Encourage students to identify time-wasting activities and how to minimize them.
- Closure (5 mins): Recap key strategies and encourage students to apply them in their daily routines. Ask students to set a time management goal for the week.
Step 2
Lesson 2: Goal Setting
30 mins
- Objective: Understand how to set and achieve goals.
- Introduction (5 mins): Explain the importance of setting SMART goals. Discuss how goals can help students stay focused and motivated.
- Video Viewing (5 mins): Show the video How to Stay Motivated. Ask students to identify the steps involved in setting a SMART goal.
- Interactive Activity (5 mins): In small groups, students share a personal goal and receive feedback on how to make it SMART.
- Worksheet Activity (10 mins): Create a personal goal plan using the SMART criteria. Have students write down a goal and break it into smaller, manageable steps.
- Closure (5 mins): Encourage students to track their progress towards their goals. Ask them to reflect on what they learned about goal setting.
Step 3
Lesson 3: Prioritization
30 mins
- Objective: Learn how to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Introduction (5 mins): Discuss why prioritization is crucial for work completion. Ask students how they currently prioritize their tasks.
- Video Viewing (5 mins): Show the video 5 Tips to Improve Your Critical Thinking. Ask students to note down key strategies mentioned.
- Interactive Activity (5 mins): Use a prioritization game where students must decide the order of completing tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Worksheet Activity (10 mins): Use a prioritization matrix to organize tasks by urgency and importance. Have students list their tasks for the week and categorize them.
- Closure (5 mins): Recap the importance of prioritization and encourage its use. Ask students to set a prioritization goal for the week.
Step 4
Lesson 4: Overcoming Procrastination
30 mins
- Objective: Identify and overcome procrastination habits.
- Introduction (5 mins): Discuss common reasons for procrastination. Ask students to share their experiences with procrastination.
- Video Viewing (5 mins): Show the video How to Stop Procrastinating. Ask students to note down strategies to overcome procrastination.
- Interactive Activity (5 mins): Role-play scenarios where students must choose between procrastination and action, discussing the outcomes of each choice.
- Worksheet Activity (10 mins): Complete a procrastination buster worksheet to identify triggers and solutions. Have students list activities they tend to procrastinate on and develop strategies to overcome it.
- Closure (5 mins): Encourage students to apply these strategies in their daily routines. Ask them to set a goal to overcome procrastination for a specific task.
Step 5
Lesson 5: Seeking Help
30 mins
- Objective: Learn when and how to seek help effectively.
- Introduction (5 mins): Discuss the importance of seeking help when needed. Ask students to share experiences where seeking help was beneficial.
- Video Viewing (5 mins): Show the video Why Getting Help Early is Important for Mental Health. Ask students to note down key points about seeking help.
- Interactive Activity (5 mins): In pairs, students practice asking for help in a given scenario, focusing on clear communication.
- Role-Playing Activity (10 mins): Practice asking for help in different situations using role-playing cards. Have students act out scenarios and provide feedback on their communication skills.
- Closure (5 mins): Recap the importance of seeking help and encourage students to reach out when needed. Ask them to reflect on what they learned about seeking help.
Worksheet
Lesson 1: Time Management Worksheet
This worksheet helps students plan their daily schedule and identify time-wasting activities.
Plan a typical school day, including time for homework, activities, and relaxation.
Example: 3:00-4:00 PM - Homework; 4:00-5:00 PM - Soccer practice; 5:00-6:00 PM - Relaxation.
Identify any time-wasting activities and suggest ways to minimize them.
Example: Spending too much time on social media. Solution: Set a timer for 15 minutes.
Worksheet
Lesson 2: Goal Setting Worksheet
This worksheet helps students set and plan achievable goals using the SMART criteria.
Write down a personal goal you want to achieve in the next month.
Example: Improve my math grade from a B to an A.
Break down your goal into smaller, manageable steps.
Example: 1) Review math notes daily, 2) Complete extra practice problems, 3) Attend tutoring sessions.
Identify potential obstacles and how you will overcome them.
Example: Obstacle - Lack of time. Solution: Create a study schedule.
Worksheet
Lesson 3: Prioritization Matrix
This worksheet helps students organize tasks by urgency and importance to improve prioritization skills.
List your tasks for the week and categorize them by urgency and importance.
Example: Urgent & Important - Study for science test; Not Urgent & Important - Start history project.
Identify which tasks should be completed first and why.
Example: Complete tasks that are both urgent and important first to avoid last-minute stress.
Worksheet
Lesson 4: Procrastination Buster Worksheet
This worksheet helps students identify procrastination triggers and develop strategies to overcome them.
Identify three activities you tend to procrastinate on.
Example: Writing essays, cleaning my room, starting homework.
List the reasons why you procrastinate on these activities.
Example: Writing essays - I feel overwhelmed by the length.
Develop a strategy to overcome procrastination for each activity.
Example: Break the essay into smaller sections and set deadlines for each.
Worksheet
Lesson 5: Seeking Help Worksheet
This worksheet helps students practice effective communication and identify situations where seeking help is beneficial.
Describe a situation where you needed help and how you sought it.
Example: I needed help with a math problem, so I asked my teacher after class.
List three people you can ask for help in different situations.
Example: Teacher for academic help, parent for personal advice, friend for social support.
Write a script for asking for help in a specific scenario.
Example: "Hi [Teacher's Name], I'm having trouble understanding this math concept. Could you explain it to me after class?"