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Organizational Skills: Lesson 24

Today's Objective: Students will evaluate areas of life that are enhanced by goal setting.

Class Format: Group Discussion

Time Allotment: Class Period (15 minutes)

Lesson:
  • 5 minutes - Brainstorm and record areas of life (ex's might include the following)
    • Athletics
    • Academics
    • Work
    • Personal Development
    • Relationships
    • Sleep
    • Etc.
  • 5 minutes - Discuss examples of times when students have set goals in one of the identified areas and succeeded in achieving their goal
  • 5 minutes - Discuss examples of times when students have set goals in one of the identified areas and failed in achieving their goal

Movie Clip:
  • Step into Liquid: Dale Webster sets a goal to serf everyday for 25 straight years.
  • Facing the Giants: After missing a field goal kick, David’s father tells him that he won’t make the kick unless he believes in himself.