Planning to Reach Your Goals

4th GradeSocial Studies80 min

Learning Objective

I can create a plan with steps to reach a goal.

Lesson Flow

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Guided Notes

16 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • A goal is some objective you'd like to reach, and setting a meaningful goal increases your motivation and helps you get results.

  • Breaking your goal down into manageable chunks will make it more doable, and each mini-goal should be specific and measurable so you know you're making progress.

  • The acronym SMART can help you remember the qualities of a good goal: specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound.

Practice

24 min

12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Think of a goal you want to achieve. Write down 3 steps you can take to reach that goal.

Teacher Guide

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