💛 SELGrade 2Lesson 3
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Set Achievable Goals

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Learning Objectives

  • 1Set an achievable goal by saying what I want to do, how I will do it, and when I will do it
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Mini Lesson

A goal is something you want to do or get better at. When you set a goal, you make a plan to reach it — and that feels amazing!

What makes a goal achievable?

  • An achievable goal is one that is possible for you to reach with effort.
  • Example: "I want to read one book this week" — possible!
  • A goal that is too big or too vague is hard to reach.

The 3-part goal template

  • I want to… — the goal itself (what you want to do).
  • I will… — the action step (how you will do it).
  • By when… — the deadline (when you will do it).

Example

  • I want to get better at spelling.
  • I will practice five words every morning.
  • By when: by the end of this week.
3-part goal templateA card showing the three parts of a goal: I want to, I will, and By when, each in a colored row.My Goal PlanI want to...get better at spellingI will...practice 5 words every morningBy when...by the end of this weekWhat + How + When = Achievable goal!
The 3-part goal template: I want to / I will / By when.
Achievable goal vs. too vague goalTwo goal examples side by side: a clear achievable goal with a check mark, and a too vague goal with an X mark.Achievable vs. Too VagueClear Goal"I will read for10 minutes everyday this week."specific + hasa deadlineToo Vague"I want to besmartersomeday."?no plan, nodeadline
A clear, achievable goal compared to a too-vague goal.
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Ask yourself: "Is my goal something I can actually do if I try? Do I have a plan and a deadline?"

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Guided Practice

Draw a face showing how it feels when you reach a goal on your paper. Then use the Tracing Pad to practice the feeling words.

Tracing Pad

Tip: Think about one goal you want to reach this week as you trace.

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Exercises

Type the missing word in each sentence to complete the goal plan.

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A is something you want to do or get better at.
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An achievable goal is one that is to reach with effort.
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The first part of a goal plan is: I to...
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The second part is: I ... (this is your action step).
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The third part is: By ... (this is your deadline).
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A goal that is too is hard to reach because it has no clear plan.

1. What is a goal?

2. What makes a goal achievable?

3. What does the "I want to..." part of a goal tell you?

4. What does the "I will..." part of a goal plan tell you?

5. Why is a deadline important in a goal?

6. Which goal is too vague?

7. Which goal is the most achievable and specific?

8. Why is it helpful to set goals?

9. How many parts are in the goal template?

10. Can you set a goal about something other than schoolwork?

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Assessment

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