2. A _____ is an aim or purpose, or an end to which effort is directed.
(U3C10L2:F1)
A _____ is an aim or purpose, or an end to which effort is directed.
resume
destination
idea
goal
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3. Define goals
Identify criteria for well-defined goals
Differentiate between short-, mid-, and long-term goals
Analyze goals to determine what makes goals meaningful
Define key words: goal, goal setting, long-term goal, mid-term goal, short-term goal

4. Divide into teams of three to six
Brainstorm definitions of a “goal” and create a Bubble Map of the qualities listed.
From those qualities, come up with one definition of a goal.
Provide examples of long-, mid-, and short-term goals.
Divide into teams of three to six

5. Write down two personal goals for each goal type.
Long Term Goal
Mid-Term Goal
Short-Term Goal
Work in teams of three to six
Each team will be assigned a goal type

6. Reflection:
What are the differences among your long-term, mid-term and short-term goals?

7. Divide into teams of three to six
Look at the two goals displayed. Answer the following questions on chart paper:
What makes the second goal better than the first?
What is different about the two goals?
Divide into teams of three to six

8. Goals Should Be…
Specific
Positive
Achievable
Measurable

9. Stated, Process, Achievable, Measurable
(U3C10L2:G1)
The acronym SPAM can be used to evaluate goals. What does SPAM stand for?
Stated, Process, Achievable, Measurable
Specific, Positive, Achievable, Measurable
Specific, Positive, Attainable, Micro-manageable
Standard, Practice, Accountable, Maintainable
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10. (U3C10L2:F2)
You are a high school freshman and have the desire to get accepted to a top-rated university. What type of goal is this?
short-term goal
mid-term goal
long-term goal
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11. X. I will work for the most powerful law firm in the city.
(U3C10L2:Q1)
Study the table and select the option (A-D) that indicates the correct type of goal.
Types of Goals:
X. I will work for the most powerful law firm in the city.
Y. I will get no grade lower than a “B” for the rest of the year.
Z. I will finish this essay assignment before I go out with my friends.
X = short-term goal; Y = mid-term goal; Z = long-term goal;
X = mid-term goal; Y = long-term goal; Z = short-term goal;
X = long-term goal; Y = short-term goal; Z = mid-term goal;
X = long-term goal; Y = mid-term goal; Z = short-term goal;
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12. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(U3C10L2:V1)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
A _________ is an aim or purpose.
goal setting
goal
short-term goal
mid-term goal
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13. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(U3C10L2:V2)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
A ___________ is usually a step to a long-term goal.
goal
goal setting
long-term goal
mid-term goal
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14. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(U3C10L2:V3)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
You are __________ when you are planning how to reach a desired goal.
goal setting
comparing
studying
discovering
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15. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(U3C10L2:V4)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
A ___________ usually requires a lot of time and planning to accomplish.
goal setting
goal
long-term goal
mid-term goal
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16. Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
(U3C10L2:V5)
Choose the word that best completes the sentence below.
A ____________ often does not need much planning or effort.
short-term goal
goal
long-term goal
mid-term goal
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17. Reflection:
When should you write a plan for your goals?
How do you feel about your ability to achieve your goal when you have a written plan?
How can you use plan writing to better achieve your goals?

18. Divide into teams of three to six
Using Exercise #1: Goals Action Plan, develop an action plan for attaining that goal by evaluating it and making it more specific, positive, achievable, and measurable.
Divide into teams of three to six
Specific
Positive
Achievable
Measurable