6th Grade PEPGoal Setting

Overview1) Introduce long-term goals and short-term

goals or pathways to achieving goals2) Learn 6 keys to achieving your goals3) Learn to write SMART goals4) Identify and overcome barriers

People who reached their goals

Goal Setting Activity• Cut out and distribute goal setting

prompts to students.

When I grow up…Ten years in the future…

When I am in high school…When I am in college…

My dream job is…

• Instruct students to complete the goal setting prompt (5 min)

Goal Setting Activity• Directions:

o Switch goals with the person next to you.o Read the new goal you have been given.

• Reflection Questions:o What do you think of this new goal?o Do you think you will accomplish this goal?o Why or why not?

• Directionso Switch back so you have your original goal.

Keys to achieving your goals #1

Your goal(s) must be important to YOU!o It must be YOUR goal, NOT your friend’s,

parent’s teacher’s goal. o These people can support you, but you must

have the desire and be willing to put in the effort

o POINT: Don't let anyone else write your story. You make your goals and be in charge of reaching them! Don’t let distractions like drugs, friends, poor school work take over your story.

Keys to achieving your goals #2

Use strategies to stay focused on your goal(s)!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gtb5GDkJTig

• Directions:o Write down your long-term vision or goal on

your goal worksheeto Write down at least 8 reasons why you want to

accomplish this goal

Keys to achieving your goals #3

Create clear steps or pathways to reach your goal(s)!

• Short-term goals and pathways provide a roadmap to make dreams happen.

• They help take us from one point to the next.

WHY:1) 5)2) 6)3) 7)4) 8)

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2)

3)

4) Earn

5) Start

GOAL: _Get into____ college to study____ health science______

(EXAMPLE)

Volunteer at a hospital one day per month

Spend 30 extra minutes per night studying math and science

Record deadlines & requirements for getting into a science focused HS program

3’s &/or 4’s on report card

saving $20 per week for college

Example College & Career

Pathway Goals• Increase attendance (e.g. 95% or above)• On-track to meeting standards (e.g. score 3’s or

above on report card)• Complete class assignments• Complete homework (e.g. set aside at least 30 min

per night to read, study, or complete homework)• Participate in class activities (e.g. raise hand or

volunteer at least twice per class)• Increase organization (e.g. write assignments in

planner, clean out binder, backpack, and locker once per week)

• Reduce discipline referrals

WHY:1) 5)2) 6)3) 7)4) 8)

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2)

3)

4)

5)

GOAL: ___________________________________________________________

Create paths to your goal (5 min)

TIP #1

“Begin with the end in mind”

TIP #2

“If you fail to plan,you are planning to fail”

Keys to achieving your goals #4

Your goal(s) must be SMART!o Specific (who, what, where when, why, how)

o Something you can Measure so you know when you have reached it

o Attainable (within your power and actions to make it happen)

o Realistic (within your reach to achieve)

o Timely (set a timeline for when you will reach your goal)

SMART

SMART Goal• Smart goal evaluation (5 min):

o Select one of the short-term goals or paths from your goal worksheet.

o Write it in the box entitled, “short-term SMART goal”

o Evaluate whether this goal includes all of the components of a SMART goal

Keys to achieving your goals #5

• Watch video clipo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gtp1Ya1ro Note: end video at 3:45 (after race results)

• Key tips from the video clip:o Share your goal(s) with otherso Don’t give up when failure or set-backo Practice daily discipline over timeo Get a partner or support system for encouragement

and accountabilityo Use positive self-talk (i.e. voice in your mind saying

“you can do this!”)

Keys to achieving your goals #6

Anticipate obstacles and create new pathways when set-backs occur!

• Use you worksheet to brainstorm barriers or obstacles to achieving your goal.

• Watch video clip of Famous Failureso http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLYECIjmnQs o Discussion Questions:

• How to you respond to set-back or failure?• How do you hope to respond in the future?

• Use your worksheet to brainstorm new pathways (or strategies) to overcome these obstacles.

Obstacles Ahead

GOAL + Pathway + Motivation = HOPE

• People who regularly set goals and pathways tend to…o Set learning-based goals within their reach (NOT

performance-based goals that may be outside their control)o Have internal desire to learn new skills and master new taskso Track progress and increase effort with failure or setbacko Create new paths to goals when face obstacles or barrierso Use positive self-talk (e.g. “Keep going!” “You can get this

done.”)o Receive higher scores on achievement tests, higher overall

grade point averages, and higher graduation rates, even when controlling for intelligence

o Have self-esteem, confidence, and perceived problem-solving abilities and sense of control

o Have less anxietySnyder, C.R., Shorey, H.S., Cheavens, J., Pulvers, K.M., Adams, V.H., and Wiklund, C. (2002). Hope and Academic Success in College, Journal of Educational Psychology, 94, 820-826.

Lesson Review• Your goal(s) must be important to YOU• Use strategies to stay focused on your goal(s)• Create clear steps or pathways to reach your

goal(s)• Your goal(s) must be Specific, Measurable,

Realistic, Attainable, and Timely• Don’t give up: anticipate obstacles and create new

pathways to goals when setbacks occur• Use your support system (friends/family/teachers)

for encouragement and accountability• Use positive self-talk (voice in your mind saying,

“You can do this!”)