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Students will recognize the importance of goal setting
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Primary Learning Outcomes
What is a goal? What are my own personal goals?
Additional Learning Outcomes
Assessed QCC Standards:
Grade: 5
Guidance
A. Self Knowledge
1
Topic: Knowledge
of the importance of self-concept.
Standard: Describe positive characteristics about self as seen by self and
others. Identify how behaviors affect school and family situations. Describe how
behavior influences the feelings and actions of others. Demonstrate a positive
attitude about self. Identify personal interests, abilities, strengths, and
weaknesses. Describe ways to meet personal needs through work.
Procedures/Activities
Step:
1 Duration: 5 min.
Have students discuss the concept of goals. Look up dictionary
definitions.
Step: 2 Duration: 10
min.
Discuss the following questions: a. What does the word “goal”
mean to you? b. Can you think of any games you play that have goals? c. What do
you have to do to reach those goals? d. Have you ever set a personal goal
outside of a game—like a goal to accomplish something? e. What are some
situations in which you might set a goal (e.g., school, home)? f. The word
“obstacle” refers to something that keeps us from reaching a goal. What are some
of the obstacles you must overcome to get homework done on time?
Step: 3 Duration: 15 min.
Ask students to think of a skill they would like to work on.
Have them set a goal for acquiring that skill and fill out the “My Personal
Goal” activity sheet.
Attachments for Step 3
Title: FileName: My Personal Goal.doc
Description: Print and copy for
each student.
Step:
4 Duration: 5 min.
Have students discuss the goal they selected. Is it realistic
and achievable? How long will it take?
Materials and Equipment
“My Personal Goal” activity sheet, Pencil or pen
Standards (Local and/or National)
Total Duration
30 min.
Technology Connection
Assessment
Students' participation in the activity will be
evaluated.
Extension
Ask students to make a list of goals that they have already
attained in their lives.
Remediation
Have students volunteer to help another reach his or her goal
with encouragement and support.
Accommodation
Modification
For students with significant disabilities, what changes can
be made in instruction and teaching delivery to allow students to participate in
classroom instruction while working on IEP objectives and off grade level QCC
standards. Below are suggested modifications correlated to the procedures of
this lesson plan.
