Lesson Plan
Session 1: Know Your Starting Line
Students will assess their academic strengths and challenges and create one SMART goal to improve their GPA by engaging in self-reflection and targeted goal-setting activities.
Understanding each student’s starting point empowers them to set realistic, meaningful goals and monitor progress, building confidence and laying the groundwork for higher academic achievement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Icebreaker
5 minutes
Step 2
Self-Assessment Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Share and Reflection
5 minutes
Step 4
Goal-Setting Workshop
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 1: Know Your Starting Line
Session Objectives
Why Self-Assessment & Goal-Setting?
Icebreaker: One Word Reflection
Self-Assessment Activity
Group Share & Reflection
SMART Goal Framework
Goal-Setting Workshop
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Cool Down
Lesson Plan
Session 2: Master Your Minutes
Students will learn to track and optimize their study time by auditing current habits, prioritizing tasks, and creating a weekly time-blocking plan to maximize productivity and boost their GPA.
Effective time management helps students focus on high-impact tasks, reduce procrastination, and balance schoolwork with other commitments—key skills for improving grades and reducing stress.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Time Audit
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach: Time Management Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Prioritization Matrix
8 minutes
Step 4
Workshop: Time Blocking
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 2: Master Your Minutes
Session Objectives
Why Time Management Matters
Warm-Up: Time Audit
Time Management Strategies
Activity: Prioritization Matrix
Workshop: Time Blocking
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Worksheet
Worksheet
Warm Up
Lesson Plan
Session 3: Study Skills Deep Dive
Students will learn and apply effective study strategies—including active reading, Cornell note-taking, spaced repetition, and test prep methods—to improve comprehension, retention, and exam performance across subjects.
Diverse, research-backed study techniques help students process information efficiently, boost recall for assessments, and build consistent habits that support sustained GPA growth.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Overview
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach Active Reading
8 minutes
Step 3
Teach Cornell Note-Taking
7 minutes
Step 4
Teach Test Prep Strategies
6 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
4 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 3: Study Skills Deep Dive
Session Objectives
Why Effective Study Skills Matter
Active Reading Process
Activity: Active Reading Practice
Cornell Note-Taking Method
Activity: Cornell Notes Practice
Test Prep Strategies
Activity: Test Prep Planning
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Worksheet
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 4: Resilience & Routine
Students will develop stress-resilience strategies, create a sustainable daily routine, and set up a habit-tracker to maintain improved study habits and support ongoing GPA growth.
Building resilience and consistent self-care routines helps students manage academic stress, prevent burnout, and sustain the study habits developed in earlier sessions for lasting GPA improvement.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Stress Thermometer Check
5 minutes
Step 2
Teach: Stress Management Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Build Your Routine
8 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Habit-Tracking Setup
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Session 4: Resilience & Routine
Session Objectives
Why Resilience & Routine Matter
Warm-Up: Stress Thermometer Check
Stress Management Strategies
Activity: Build Your Routine
Activity: Habit-Tracking Setup
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Reading
