Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce the concept of motivation, help the student identify personal interests, and practice recognizing motivating factors through discussion, a matching game, and a mapping activity to set the stage for ongoing goal-setting.
Understanding motivation helps students connect learning to personal interests, builds confidence, and fosters persistence. By exploring what drives her, the student will gain tools to engage more deeply in future lessons.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Motivation
5 minutes
Step 2
Motivation Matching Game
8 minutes
Step 3
Interest Mapping Activity
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Preview
7 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome to Motivation Quest!
What Is Motivation?
Why Is Motivation Important?
Everyday Examples of Motivation
Ready for a Matching Game?
Activity
Worksheet
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Guide the student to develop and apply self-motivation strategies tailored to her interests by exploring actionable steps, playing a goal-setting board game, and creating a personal motivation plan.
Equipping the student with concrete strategies and a personalized plan boosts her ability to initiate and sustain effort, increasing confidence and persistence in learning.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Organize Session 2 Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up and Review
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Self-Motivation Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Motivation Moves Board Game
13 minutes
Step 4
Create Personal Motivation Plan
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Welcome Back to Motivation Quest!
Strategy 1: Break Tasks into Small Steps
Strategy 2: Use Reminders
Strategy 3: Positive Self-Talk
Ready for a Board Game?
Game
Discussion
Worksheet
