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Beat the Clock Lesson Plan

Help 11th-grade students quickly learn practical strategies to overcome procrastination and improve time management for assignments.

Developing effective time management skills reduces stress and enhances academic performance by addressing procrastination directly.

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Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

3 minutes

Step 2

Strategy Discussion

7 minutes

Step 3

Practical Exercise & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Beat the Clock: No More Procrastination

Introduce the session by stating the lesson's objective. Mention that today's lesson is about overcoming procrastination and learning practical time management strategies. Engage the class by asking if they have ever put off assignments.

What is Procrastination?

Discuss what procrastination means. Have students reflect briefly on their own experiences. Make this interactive by asking a couple of questions to capture attention.

Time Management Strategies

Introduce key strategies from the Quick Time Management Tips Guide. Emphasize breaking tasks into smaller pieces and setting specific, achievable deadlines. Ask students which strategy resonates with them the most.

Practical Exercise

Walk the students through a quick practical exercise. Ask them to pick one assignment, list out the first three steps needed to begin, and set a mini-deadline for each step. Use a timer to add excitement.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap-up slide to summarize and invite final thoughts. Encourage students to share any immediate insight or commitment they have regarding these strategies.

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Procrastination Busters Plan

Equip 11th Grade students with practical strategies to overcome procrastination on assignments and manage time effectively.

Understanding procrastination and applying actionable time management techniques helps reduce stress and improves academic performance.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Lesson Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Engagement

3 minutes

Step 2

Strategy Discussion

7 minutes

Step 3

Practical Exercise & Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Stop Procrastinating: Let's Get Started

Introduce the lesson by engaging students with the concept of procrastination. Ask them to think about times they've delayed assignments and the impact it had.

What is Procrastination?

Explain what procrastination is and why it can be problematic, particularly for students. Encourage a brief discussion on personal experiences.

Why Do We Procrastinate?

Discuss reasons why we procrastinate. Focus on factors like fear of failure, lack of motivation, or feeling overwhelmed. Prompt students to reflect on their reasons.

Strategies to Overcome Procrastination

Outline and discuss actionable strategies to overcome procrastination. Relate to the Quick Time Management Tips Guide and encourage students to identify the strategy that suits them best.

Your Action Plan

Guide students through a practical exercise. They should pick an assignment, identify three actionable starting steps, and set mini-deadlines for each step. Conclude by summarizing the session.

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