| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Science |
| What topic | small measurable goals forself monitoring , staying on task during class time |
| What length (min) | 5 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | social and emotional learning |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Small Measurable Goals for Self-Monitoring: Staying on Task During Class Time
Year or Grade 7
Science
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Social and Emotional Learning standards.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 1 min | Briefly explain the importance of setting small goals and how it helps in self-monitoring. |
| 2 | Setting Goals | 2 mins | Distribute goal-setting handouts. Guide students to write down two small goals for today. |
| 3 | Physical Activity Break | 1 min | Lead a quick physical activity (e.g., jumping jacks or stretching) to refresh students. |
| 4 | Self-Monitoring Techniques | 1 min | Explain how to use sticky notes to track progress on goals throughout the class session. |
| 5 | Conclusion and Recap | 1 min | Summarize the lesson, reminding students to use their goals and self-monitoring strategies. Discuss any reflections. |
Students will track their completion of personal goals for the week in a journal without needing to present to the class.
Observe students' engagement during the lesson and their participation in setting goals and the physical activity. Collect the goal-setting handouts to check students' understanding.
"Good morning, everyone! Today we’re going to talk about something that can really help us in our schoolwork: setting small measurable goals. Why do you think that’s important? (Pause for responses) Right! Setting small goals helps us focus and stay on task during class.
It’s a great tool for self-monitoring, which means keeping track of our own progress. Let’s make sure we can stay focused and achieve our goals together!"
"Now, I’m going to hand out a goal-setting worksheet. (Distribute the handouts) On this sheet, I want you to write down two small goals for today’s class. Think about what you specifically want to achieve—maybe it’s paying attention during a certain activity or completing a specific task.
Remember, these goals should be measurable! This means you should be able to tell if you’ve accomplished them by the end of the class. Take about two minutes to write those down. Ready? Go!"
"Great job writing down your goals, everyone! Now, let’s take a quick one-minute break to get our bodies moving. Standing up is important to help us refocus our brains! Let's do some jumping jacks together! Ready? One, two, three, let’s go! (Lead the activity for one minute)
Alright, that was awesome! Now, let’s sit back down and get ready to learn!"
"Now that we’re all awake and energized, let’s talk about how we can track our progress with our goals today. I want you to use these sticky notes. (Hold up the sticky notes) You can write down reminders for your goals or check off your progress with those sticky notes.
Whenever you feel like you’re getting off task, take a look at your goals and remind yourself what you wanted to achieve today. This is your self-monitoring tool! You can place these on your desk to keep them visible. Does anyone have questions about how to use sticky notes? (Pause for questions)
Perfect!
"Before we finish, let’s quickly recap what we learned today. We talked about the importance of setting small measurable goals and how self-monitoring can help us stay focused.
Remember to use your sticky notes to track your progress and keep an eye on those goals you set at the beginning of class!
Does anyone have any reflections or thoughts about today’s lesson? (Pause for responses) Great insights!
I want you all to track your completion of personal goals this week in a journal. You won’t need to present it to the class, but it will help reinforce what we learned today.
Thank you for participating, and let’s make sure to apply these techniques in our next classes!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students} | - Introduction to setting small measurable goals - Importance of focus and self-monitoring - Encouragement to achieve goals together |
| 2 | {Image: A goal-setting worksheet} | - Handout of goal-setting worksheet - Write down 2 small goals for today's class - Goals should be specific and measurable |
| 3 | {Image: Students doing jumping jacks} | - Quick physical activity break - Importance of getting bodies moving to refocus - Demonstrating jumping jacks together |
| 4 | {Image: Sticky notes and a desk} | - Introduction to self-monitoring techniques - Use of sticky notes for reminders and tracking progress - Strategy to stay on task by reviewing goals |
| 5 | {Image: A teacher summarizing a lesson} | - Recap of the lesson - Importance of setting and monitoring goals - Instructions for journal tracking this week - Encouragement to apply techniques in future classes |
Here's a list of simple physical exercises that the teacher may ask students to perform:
Jumping Jacks
Jump up and down, arms stretch wide,
Feel the energy, let it glide.
High Knees
Lift those knees, up to your chest,
Move them fast, give it your best!
Arm Circles
Big circles forward, then back so wide,
Feel the stretch, let your arms glide.
Toe Touches
Bend down low, try to touch your feet,
Straighten up, now stand up neat!
Body Twists
Stand up tall, twist left and right,
Keep it fun, make it light!
Side Stretches
Reach up high, then lean to the side,
Feel that stretch, let joy abide.
Marching in Place
Lift those knees and swing those arms,
Feel the rhythm, it has its charms!
Squats
Sit down low like in a chair,
Stand back up with strength and flair!
Step Touches
Step to the side and touch your foot,
Keep it moving, feel the groove!
Cool Down Stretches
Reach up high, then let it all fall,
Breathe in deep, relax, stand tall!
Feel free to mix and match these exercises to keep students engaged and energized!