Lesson Plan
Goal Getter Guide
Students will draft one SMART academic goal and one SMART career goal with clear milestones and deadlines, using measurable criteria to drive motivation and accountability.
Setting SMART goals fosters clarity, focus, and self-motivation. Students learn to break big ambitions into actionable steps, supporting academic success and future career planning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review Materials and Prepare Resources
15 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Mini-Lesson
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Independent Work
15 minutes
Step 5
Peer Review
5 minutes
Slide Deck
SMART Goals in Action
Today’s Agenda
S = Specific
M = Measurable
A = Achievable
R = Relevant
T = Time-Bound
Putting It All Together
Mapping Milestones
Your Turn: Draft SMART Goals
Warm Up
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Goal-Setting Checkpoint
