Volume Two - Reflections Curriculum

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Sample Goal Setting Weekly Lesson - Goals

Description:

Objectives
Materials
Pre-Test
Group Discussion
Independent Practice
Small Group Activity Inventory Sheet
Small Group Activity
Lesson Review
Homework Bonus Opportunities
Post-Test
Additional Goals Ideas

Objectives

1. Students will define goals.
2. Students will use goals in a sentence.
3. Students will give examples of goals.
4. Students will list advantages for setting goals.
5. Students will recognize how goals are developed.
6. Students will recognize what motivates them to set goals.

Materials

1. Pen or pencil
2. Notebook paper
3. Rulers or yardstick
4. Markers, crayons or colored pencils
5. Construction paper, poster board, tag board or bulletin paper
6. Magazines or newspaper
7. Scissors
8. Glue or paste

Pre-Test

Directions: Use 30 seconds to think about the title of this lesson. (Do not write, just think)
Use five minutes writing your thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences about the word that is in the title of this lesson. GO!

Group Discussion-(7 Examples of 33 Questions)

1. Have you ever heard of the word goals?
2. What types of people have goals?
   
3. What can someone do for themselves in order to achieve their goals?
4. List goals people can reach in society.
5. What is the difference between a goal and a dream?
6. List careers where people have the opportunity to help people achieve their goals. Explain.
7. How does someone know when their goal has been reached?
8. Explain how reaching a goal could be challenging.

Independent Practice-(5 Examples 0f 15 Questions)

Choose any 12 of the 15 questions to write about. You will be given 25 minutes to answer the questions.

1. Do you set goals? Why? Why not?
2. What daily goals would a student have who wants to learn?
3. Who introduced you to the concept of goals?
4. When you reach a goal, how do you feel?
5. Can you use the information from this lesson to help you be successful? Explain.
    

Small Group Activity Inventory Sheet

Small Group Activity Examples

1. You are a teacher. Illustrate goals that you would encourage your students to have.
2. You are a coach. Illustrate goals you would set for your players and explain how you intend to motivate them towards their goals.
3. Illustrate goals that are available in a school system.
4. Create a collage about goals.

Lesson Review-(4 Examples of 9 Questions)

1. What knowledge have you gained about the word goals?
2. What changes can you make for yourself in terms of choices?
3. Give examples of goals.
4. Was this lesson valuable to you? Explain.

Homework Examples

1. List goals as a student.
2. List goals that are useful in getting a job.
3. Can everyone set goals? Explain.

Post-Test

Directions: Use 30 seconds to think about the title of this lesson. (Do not write, just think) Use five minutes writing your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences about the word that is the title of this lesson. GO!

Additional Goals Ideas-(5 Examples of 32 Questions)

1. Name people in your life that have reached their goals.
2. List your present goals that will help you with your career choice.
3. 2. List your present goals that will help you with your career choice.
   
4. Why would someone hinder you from achieving your goals?
5. Are you aware of the goals you set? Explain.

Table of Contents - Volume Two

Week 1 Lesson - Touching
Week 2 Lesson - Acceptance
Week 3 Lesson - Order
Week 4 Lesson - Abilities
Week 5 Lesson - Challenge
Week 6 Lesson - Effort
Week 7 Lesson - Inspire
Week 8 Lesson - Goals
Week 9 Lesson - Success