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Aim High: SMART Goals

Students will learn the SMART goal-setting framework aligned to CASL W2 and SL1 by analyzing real-life and academic examples, collaborating to identify SMART elements, and drafting their own clear, measurable academic goals.

Effective goal-setting boosts motivation, planning, and achievement. This lesson equips 12th graders with lifelong skills in self-reflection, writing informative statements, and engaging in collaborative discussions, ensuring they can set actionable goals for academic and personal growth.

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10 minutes

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Warm-Up Discussion

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduce SMART Framework

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Analysis

10 minutes

Step 4

Independent Drafting

12 minutes

Step 5

Share & Reflect

8 minutes

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Aim High: SMART Goals

Learning Objectives

What Is a SMART Goal?

S: Specific

M: Measurable

A: Achievable

R: Relevant

T: Time-bound

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