Session 1 Lesson Plan document-1737145873950 Session 1 Lesson Plan
Academic Power-Up | Tier 2 Intervention
35 Minutes
10th Grade Boys
Why This Matters
Goal-setting and self-assessment build student ownership, self-awareness, and motivation, laying the foundation for measurable academic improvements.
Objective
Students will learn to set one SMART academic goal and complete a self-assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth.
Prep (10 min)
□ Print Goal Setting Worksheets
□ Print Academic Self-Assessments
□ Gather chart paper & markers
□ Arrange seating for small groups
Instructional Flow
5
Warm-Up Discussion
Build rapport and celebrate current wins.
Welcome students and explain the session’s purpose.
Prompt each student to share one recent academic success.
Highlight how celebrating progress aligns with goal setting.
7
Introduce SMART Goals
Defining the framework for success.
Display SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).
Provide concrete examples (e.g., "Complete math HW twice weekly").
Clarify terms and answer questions.
10
Individual Goal Setting
Drafting the first academic "Power-Up".
Students draft one goal using the framework on their worksheet.
Circulate to ensure goals are realistic but challenging .
Remind students this goal guides next week's check-in.
8
Peer Share & Feedback
Building group accountability.
Pairs read goals aloud.
Provide one positive comment + one specific suggestion.
Record common themes on chart paper for the group.
5
Academic Self-Assessment
Closing reflection.
Distribute checklists for rating study habits.
Collect checklists to review for Session 2 planning.
Close by reinforcing the power of self-awareness.
Academic Improvement Project document Academic Improvement Project
Level Up Your Performance
MTSS Tier 2
10th Grade
Project Overview
The Academic Improvement Project spans five sessions, guiding you through goal setting, skill-building activities, and peer collaboration. You will set SMART goals, develop personalized study strategies, and culminate the project with a presentation of your progress.
Project Objectives
Set and monitor SMART academic goals.
Develop strategic study habits (note-taking, time-management).
Foster peer support and collaborative problem-solving.
Cultivate self-reflection and ownership of learning.
Timeline & Deliverables
Session Focus Area Key Deliverable 1 Foundations SMART Goal & Self-Assessment 2 Strategies Personalized Study Outline 3 Mastery Weekly Time-Management Planner 4 Skill Forge Peer-Reviewed Practice Work 5 Performance Final Presentation & Reflection
Roles
Teacher: Facilitate sessions, provide resources, guide reflections.
Student: Actively participate, complete deliverables, support peers.
Evaluation
Alignment of goals with SMART criteria
Completeness of study strategies & planners
Quality of peer feedback
Clarity of final presentation
Academic Power-Up Project Mastery through accountability
Session 1 Discussion Handout Session 1 Reflection
Academic Power-Up | Discussion & Reflection
Name:
Date:
Purpose
This discussion helps you build self-awareness by sharing past academic successes and challenges. Your insights will lay the groundwork for setting your SMART goals.
Group Guidelines
Listen respectfully
Confidentiality: What's shared stays here
Speak honestly and constructively
1
Recent Academic Success
Describe one recent success—big or small—in your classwork or studying. What strategy, habit, or resource contributed most to that success?
2
Overcoming Academic Challenges
Think of a recent setback (missed assignment, difficult topic). What was the biggest obstacle, and how did you (or how might you) address it?
3
Role of Peer Support
How have classmates or friends helped you learn? In what ways can you support your peers this week?
4
Connecting to Future Goals
Based on our discussion, what one habit or strategy do you want to focus on improving? How will this help you reach your goals?
Next Steps: Use these ideas to draft your first SMART goal on the Goal Setting Worksheet.
Goal Setting Worksheet document-1737146522850 Goal Setting
Academic Power-Up Worksheet
Phase 01
Use this worksheet to create a SMART goal that is clear, trackable, and motivating. Every "Power-Up" starts with a plan.
S
Specific — Define exactly what you want.
What subject/skill? Who is involved? Where and when?
M
Measurable — Identify how you'll track it.
What evidence shows progress? How often will you check?
A
Achievable — Ensure it's realistic.
Do you have the resources needed? What small steps can you take?
R
Relevant — Connect to your needs.
How will this improve your skills? Why is this important right now?
T
Time-Bound — Set a deadline.
What is the target date? Are there milestones along the way?
Example SMART Goal
"I will review my biology notes for 20 minutes each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school and record each session on a calendar, aiming to raise my quiz average from 75% to 85% within six weeks."
Draft Your SMART Goal
Refined Final Version
Commit to the process. track your progress. level up.
Academic Self-Assessment Checklist worksheet-1737146522850-2 Academic Audit
Self-Assessment & Habits Checklist
Name:
Session 1 | Power-Up
Instructions
Rate each habit from 1 (Never) to 5 (Always). Be honest with yourself—this is about finding where you can improve, not getting a grade.
1. Note-taking in class
Capturing key info during lectures and discussions.
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5
2. Time management
Planning ahead and meeting deadlines without rushing.
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5
3. Organization
Keeping materials and your workspace tidy and accessible.
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5
4. Study session focus
Staying on task without phones or distractions.
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5. Assignment completion
Turning in all work on time and fully completed.
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6. Test/Quiz prep
Using effective strategies to review before assessments.
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My Top Strengths
Habits I rated highest...
Areas for Growth
Habits I rated lowest...
Improvement Plan
Specific Step for Growth:
How will I track my progress?
Use this to inform your goal on the SMART Worksheet
Session 2 Lesson Plan document-1737147582000 Session 2 Lesson Plan
Academic Power-Up | Strategy Sprint
35 Minutes
Study Habits focus
Why This Matters
Passive reading isn't studying. By teaching evidence-based strategies like Active Recall and Spaced Repetition, students shift from "looking at notes" to "mastering content."
Objective
Students will identify three high-impact study strategies and create a personalized study outline for an upcoming assessment.
Prep (10 min)
□ Print Study Strategy Toolkit handouts
□ Print Personalized Strategy Outline
□ Gather index cards or sticky notes
Instructional Flow
5
Goal Check-In
Review progress on Session 1 SMART goals.
Have students share one action they took toward their goal this week.
Address any "friction points" (obstacles) students encountered.
10
Strategy Showdown
Introduction to high-impact techniques.
Define Active Recall : Testing yourself instead of just reading.
Define Spaced Repetition : Spreading out study sessions over time.
Define The Feynman Technique : Explaining a concept in simple terms.
Hand out the Study Strategy Toolkit for reference.
15
Building the Blueprint
Individual practice and planning.
Distribute Personalized Strategy Outline .
Students pick an upcoming test or difficult unit.
They must map out how they will apply the new strategies specifically to that subject.
Facilitator circulates to help students translate abstract strategies into concrete steps.
5
Exit Commitment
Next steps.
Students circle the one strategy they will try tonight.
Collect outlines to provide written feedback for Session 3.
Study Strategy Toolkit handout Strategy Toolkit
Academic Power-Up | Session 2
Level 02
"Don't work harder, work smarter." Passive reading (just looking at notes) is the least effective way to learn. Use these three science-backed techniques to hack your brain.
Active Recall
Power Level: Max
Instead of reading your notes, test yourself. When you force your brain to retrieve information, it makes the memory stronger.
How to do it
Close your book and write down everything you remember about a topic. Check against the book after.
Quick Hack
Turn your headings into questions. Instead of "Cell Structure," write "What are the 3 parts of a cell?"
Spaced Repetition
Beat the Curve
Our brains forget things fast. Spaced repetition means reviewing information at increasing intervals (1 day, 3 days, 1 week) to lock it in.
Study 1
Mon (15m)
Review 1
Tue (5m)
Review 2
Thu (5m)
Review 3
Sun (5m)
Feynman Technique
Mastery Tool
If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. Teach the concept to someone else (or an imaginary 6th grader).
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Identify a concept and write it at the top of a page.
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Explain it in plain English (no jargon!).
3
Identify where you got stuck—this is your learning gap.
Master your mind. Own your future.
Personalized Strategy Outline worksheet-1737148500000 Strategy Outline
Personalized Study Blueprint
Name:
Session 2 | Power-Up
Mission
Select one upcoming test, quiz, or difficult unit. Use this outline to map out exactly how you will apply your new study tools to master that content.
Subject / Class:
Unit / Topic Title:
Target Date of Assessment:
Tool Application
Active Recall Self-Testing
Which concepts will you test yourself on? How? (e.g., Flashcards, practice problems, whiteboarding)
Spaced Repetition The Schedule
Plan 3 mini-sessions leading up to the test. When and where will these happen?
Day 1:
Day 3:
Final:
Feynman Technique Teaching to Learn
Which complex topic will you practice explaining in simple terms? Who will you explain it to?
Player Commitment
"I commit to following this strategy outline to the best of my ability."
Student Initials
Session 3 Lesson Plan document-1737149000000 Session 3 Lesson Plan
Academic Power-Up | Time Mastery
35 Minutes
Organization focus
Why This Matters
Many students struggle not because of ability, but because they are overwhelmed. Mastering time allows them to balance school, sports, and social lives without the stress of "cramming."
Objective
Students will categorize their tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix and build a complete weekly schedule using "Power Blocks."
Prep (10 min)
□ Print Time-Management Planners
□ Print Prioritization Matrix handouts
□ Ensure students have their class schedules
Instructional Flow
5
The Strategy Review
Ask: "Who used Active Recall this week? How did it feel compared to just reading?"
Address any challenges from the Strategy Outlines.
10
The 4-Quadrant System
Teaching the Eisenhower Matrix.
Hand out Prioritization Matrix .
Define the quadrants: 1. Urgent/Important (Do now), 2. Important/Not Urgent (Schedule), 3. Urgent/Not Important (Delegate/Limit), 4. Neither (Delete).
Students list 5 current tasks and place them in the matrix.
15
Building the Master Plan
Creating the Weekly Planner.
Distribute Weekly Time-Management Planner .
Students block out "Non-Negotiables" first (School, Sports, Dinner).
Identify "Power Blocks" (30-min high-focus study slots) for Quadrant 2 tasks.
Ensure students build in reward/downtime.
5
Session Summary
Discuss: "What is your biggest time-waster (Quadrant 4)?"
Collect Planners to review and return with feedback.
Prioritization Matrix worksheet-1737149500000 Priority Matrix
Mastering the Eisenhower Method
Name:
Session 3 | Power-Up
"What is important is seldom urgent and what is urgent is seldom important." Use this grid to stop reacting to everything and start focusing on what actually moves the needle.
Importance
Urgency
1. Do Now
Urgent & Important
Deadlines, crises, pressing problems.
2. Schedule
Not Urgent but Important
Strategy, study prep, health, relationships.
3. Limit
Urgent but Not Important
Phone alerts, some emails, minor interruptions.
4. Delete
Neither
Doomscrolling, trivia, busy work.
The Brain Dump
List everything on your plate right now, then sort it into the matrix above.
Winning Move:
Try to spend 60% of your time in Quadrant 2.
Weekly Time-Management Planner worksheet-1737149500000-2 Master Planner
Time Mastery | Session 03
Week Of:
Step 1
Block out "Non-Negotiables" (Class, Sports, Meals)
Step 2
Insert "Power Blocks" (30-60 min focus sessions)
Step 3
Schedule Rewards & Recovery (Gaming, Friends, Rest)
Time
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
School
Afternoon
Evening
High Priority (Q1/Q2)
Re-Charge Plan
Consistency beats intensity. Every time.
Session 4 Lesson Plan document-1737150000000 Session 4 Lesson Plan
Academic Power-Up | Skill Forge
35 Minutes
Peer Review focus
Why This Matters
Teaching others is the ultimate mastery check. By engaging in structured peer review, students sharpen their own understanding and build a culture of academic support.
Objective
Students will provide constructive feedback on a peer's practice work and revise their own work based on feedback received.
Prep (10 min)
□ Print Peer Review Feedback Forms
□ Students bring a current assignment or practice worksheet
□ Set up "Review Stations"
Instructional Flow
5
Accountability Check
Review the Time-Management Planners from Session 3.
Highlight one "Quadrant 2 win" from the group.
5
The TAG Method
Framework for constructive feedback.
T: Tell something you like.A: Ask a thoughtful question.G: Give a specific suggestion.
20
Forge Practice
Peer review workshop.
Pair students with a "Review Partner."
Partners swap assignments and complete the Peer Review Feedback Form .
Focus on 10 minutes of review and 10 minutes of discussion/revision.
Teacher circulates to mediate and provide expert "second looks."
5
Final Prep
Hand out Presentation Guide for Session 5.
Briefly explain expectations for the final progress showcase.
Peer Review Feedback Form worksheet-1737151000000 Peer Feedback Form
Skill Forge | Session 04
Reviewer:
Author:
T Tell
something you liked or was correct.
A Ask
a question about their process.
G Give
a specific suggestion to improve.
1
Tell: Strengths Detected
What did your partner do well? Be specific about a concept or step they mastered.
2
Ask: Deep Diving
Ask a question that makes them explain their thinking. "How did you get...?" or "Why did you choose...?"
3
Give: Forge Ahead
Provide one concrete action they can take to improve this specific assignment.
Example: "Double check the formula on step 3" or "Add more detail to the intro."
Author's Action Plan
Authors: Based on your partner's feedback, what is the one change you will make to this work before submitting it?
Iron Sharpens Iron Skill Forge
Session 5 Lesson Plan document-1737152000000 Session 5 Lesson Plan
Academic Power-Up | Peak Performance
35 Minutes
Final Showcase
Why This Matters
Closure and celebration are vital for habit formation. By presenting their growth, students solidify their identity as capable, strategic learners and commit to long-term success.
Objective
Students will showcase their academic progress through a 2-minute presentation and draft a sustainability plan for the rest of the semester.
Prep (10 min)
□ Print Reflection & Action Plan sheets
□ Set up projector/display for slideshows
□ Prepare "Completion Certificates" (optional)
Instructional Flow
5
Final Prep & Hype
Welcome the group to the Final Showcase.
Give students 3 minutes to review their slides or notes.
Set the "Review Culture": Everyone provides 1 snap/clap for every presenter.
20
The Performance Showcase
Student Presentations.
Each student gives a 2-minute "Lightning Talk."
Slides include: 1. My Initial Goal, 2. The Strategy I Used, 3. The Result/Data, 4. Biggest Lesson Learned.Teacher keeps time strictly to ensure everyone presents.
10
Reflection & Action Plan
Sustainable Success.
Distribute Reflection & Action Plan .
Students identify one "Non-Negotiable" habit they will carry forward.
Collect all project portfolios for final review.
Closing Ceremony: Acknowledgement of the hard work put in over 5 weeks.
Reflection & Action Plan worksheet Peak Performance
Final Reflection & Action Plan
Name:
Mission Complete
The Starting Point
My Session 1 SMART Goal:
Reference your original worksheet...
The Outcome
My Final Result / Data:
Did you reach your goal? What are the numbers?
Skill Reflection
Best Study Tool
Biggest Time Saver
Hardest Challenge
What is the single biggest lesson you learned about yourself during this project?
Sustainability Plan
1 One habit I will NEVER stop doing:
2 When things get stressful, my plan to stay on track is:
3 My academic goal for the NEXT 3 months:
"I have the tools. I have the plan. I own my education."
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