Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what task initiation means, identify barriers to starting work, and practice a simple ‘5-4-3-2-1’ countdown strategy to kick off tasks independently.
Helping the student understand and practice self-starting strategies reduces reliance on adult prompts, builds confidence, and supports sustained focus during classwork.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-up Discussion
3 minutes
Step 2
Video Introduction
3 minutes
Step 3
Reading Aloud
4 minutes
Step 4
Discussion & Strategy Brainstorm
3 minutes
Step 5
Guided Worksheet Activity
4 minutes
Step 6
Quick Quiz
3 minutes
Reading
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Session 1 Quiz on Task Initiation
Answer Key
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will build on their 5-4-3-2-1 countdown strategy by learning to self-monitor their focus, reflect on their task start, and identify adjustments to improve attention.
Empowering students to reflect on their focus and task initiation fosters self-regulation, reduces prompts, and builds confidence in independent work.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Review
3 minutes
Step 2
Video Introduction
3 minutes
Step 3
Reading Aloud
4 minutes
Step 4
Discussion & Strategy Brainstorm
3 minutes
Step 5
Guided Worksheet Activity
4 minutes
Step 6
Quick Quiz
3 minutes
Reading
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Session 2 Quiz on Self-Monitoring
Answer Key
