Seventh graders build responsible decision-making by setting SMART goals — Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. A SMART goal is far easier to actually reach than a vague wish. They match the letters to their meanings, then write a SMART goal.
Students will be able to…
What turns a vague wish into a goal you can actually reach?
Project this and match each SMART letter to its meaning — tap the letter, then tap the meaning.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“Get better at school” — why is that hard to actually do?
Students learn.
Students practice.
Students apply.
Students close.
Aligned to the CASEL Framework for Social and Emotional Learning across its five core competencies.
Set and plan to reach goals.
Use goal-setting strategies.
Connect goals to values and strengths.
Share goals and seek support.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write one SMART goal and name a first step. A printable goal planner is in the SEL library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.