unit 1: 10th grade action plan lesson 5: making a plan outcome: Students identify and prioritize action steps necessary to meet goals. OBJECTIVES * break a simple task down into a series of action steps. * define action plan and explain how to break a more complex task down into manageable steps. * Practice articulating and prioritizing action steps. * Create a draft of an action plan to meet three of their academic goals. ASSESSMENT * 10th Grade Action Plan DRAFT * reflection MATERIALS NEEDED * Peanut butter, jelly, bread, and a knife for the Motivation (or other supplies for another simple task such as tying your shoes or alphabetizing a set of books from the classroom library by author's last name) * Sample PB & J Action Steps * Sentence strips or large note cards for the Motivation and the Collaborative Activity * "Making a Plan" handout. * "Action Planning" handout. PREPARATION * gather supplies you need to deliver the Motivation and lay them out on a table at the front of the classroom. lesson outline 1. Motivation peanut butter jelly time (10-20 minutes) 2. Direct Instruction what is an action plan? (5 minutes) 3. Collaborative Activity action steps brainstorm (10 minutes) 4. Independent Practice action planning time (10-20 minutes) 5. Summary reaching our goals (5-10 minutes) Reflection What barriers might you encounter in trying to meet your action plan? Where can you turn to for support? lESSon 5: MAKing A PlAn 37