One step at a time! High schoolers learn how to set priorities by creating a list of tasks they must complete that week, adding the consequences of not completing each task, and identifying the conflicts that will arise. They then prioritize their list and consider ways to deal with conflicting goals.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, priorities, goal setting

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide groups with several news stories from the front page of a newspaper and have them analyze how the reporter prioritized the Who, What, When, Where, and Whys of the story

Classroom Considerations

• The second lesson in the five-part Goal Setting series
• Requires five foam balls or five rolled-up socks and individual copies of the "On Your Way" worksheet

Pros

• The resource includes an assessment, suggestions for lesson extensions, and a homework assignment

Cons

• None