Set Achievable Goals
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What you will learn
- 1Set an achievable goal by saying what you want to do, how you will do it, and when you will do it
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 specific (it says exactly what you will do) and 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 (not clear) 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.
Words to know
Goal
Something you want to do or get better at
e.g. My goal is to read a chapter book by summer.
Achievable
Possible to reach with effort
e.g. Practicing five words a day is an achievable goal.
Plan
Steps you decide to follow
e.g. My plan is to practice every morning.
Action step
The exact thing you will do to reach a goal
e.g. My action step is to write three sentences a day.
Deadline
The time by which you want to finish a goal
e.g. My deadline is the end of the week.
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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