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Advisory Activity Sixth Grade Topic: Goal Setting For Academic Success Time Required: 30 Minutes Goal

The document provides guidance for a sixth grade advisory activity on goal setting for academic success. The 30-minute activity involves students reviewing guidelines for setting personal and academic goals and then identifying two short-term goals for the next four weeks and one long-term goal for the semester using a goal setting worksheet. The advisor will lead a discussion on the importance of setting goals and provide support to help students achieve their goals.

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Advisory Activity Sixth Grade Topic: Goal Setting For Academic Success Time Required: 30 Minutes Goal

The document provides guidance for a sixth grade advisory activity on goal setting for academic success. The 30-minute activity involves students reviewing guidelines for setting personal and academic goals and then identifying two short-term goals for the next four weeks and one long-term goal for the semester using a goal setting worksheet. The advisor will lead a discussion on the importance of setting goals and provide support to help students achieve their goals.

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ADVISORY ACTIVITY Sixth Grade Topic: Goal Setting for Academic Success Time Required: 30 minutes Goal: Students

will set short- and long-term goals for the sixth grade year. Objective: Students will review the guidelines for setting personal and academic goals. Materials: 1. Goal Setting Worksheet 2. Pen/pencil Procedures: 1. Give each student a Goal Setting Worksheet. 2. Go over the guidelines at the bottom of the list for writing good goals. 3. Use some of the questions below to encourage a discussion on the importance of setting long- and short-term goals. 4. Be sure to allow time in the session to let students identify their goals. Suggest two short-term and one long-term goal. Discussion Questions: 1. Why is it important to set goals? 2. Does setting goals help you? How? 3. Is it hard to think of goals that you would like to achieve? 4. What do you think you might need from your classmates or advisor to help you reach your goal? Closing Statement: The start of the sixth grade year is a critical time for students. Help them to identify their academic and personal goals.

Goal Setting Worksheet


Guidelines for writing goals: 1. Select a goal you have control over. 2. Ask if the goal is too big or too easy. 3. Avoid using vague words, such as: some, more, often, better. Use measurable terms. 4. Be sure the goal is YOURS, and not someone elses. Name_________________________________________ Date__________ What Will You Do? Four-week goal: (short-term) 1. 2. 3. Semester goal: 4. How will you measure your progress? Be specific. 1. 2. 3. 4. Who or what will verify that you have reached the goals? 1. 2. 3. 4.

What do you need to do differently to help you to obtain these goals? List ideas below. Use an additional sheet if needed.

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