Lesson Plan

Ready Set High Lesson Plan

Students will learn key organizational and study skills, set SMART goals, and create a personalized high school success plan to confidently transition to 9th grade.

Moving to high school can be stressful. This lesson builds students’ confidence by teaching practical strategies, helping them set clear, actionable goals, and crafting a road map for success.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Icebreaker

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction to High School Skills

5 minutes

Step 3

SMART Goals Setting

7 minutes

Step 4

Individual Success Plan Creation

8 minutes

Step 5

Sharing and Reflection

3 minutes

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

2 minutes

Slide Deck

Ready Set High!

Welcome students and introduce the lesson. Explain that today we’ll explore tips and tools to make the jump to high school smooth.

Transition Challenges

Discuss common feelings: excitement, nerves. Invite a quick show of hands for each challenge.

Organizational Tips

Highlight simple ways to stay on top of assignments. Show a sample color-coded planner graphic.

Effective Study Strategies

Briefly explain each strategy and how it helps retention. Use icons for reading, note-taking, group work.

What Are SMART Goals?

Introduce the SMART acronym. Keep definitions short and clear.

SMART Goals Example

Model a concrete example. Encourage students to notice each SMART element.

Next Steps

Preview the worksheets and upcoming activities. Motivate students to engage.

Lesson Plan

Ready Set High Lesson Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Material Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up and Icebreaker

Step 2

Introduction to High School Skills

Step 3

SMART Goals Setting

Step 4

Individual Success Plan Creation

Step 5

Sharing and Reflection

Step 6

Wrap-Up and Next Steps

Slide Deck

Ready Set High!

Transition Challenges

Organizational Tips

Effective Study Strategies

What Are SMART Goals?

SMART Goals Example

Next Steps

Worksheet

Worksheet

Worksheet

Script

Ready Set High

Christine Joulain