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Reflection and Goal Setting

Publishing Our Narratives

Day 40of 180
Week 8of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Reflect critically on personal writing process

2

Develop self-assessment skills

3

Set meaningful writing goals

4

Practice articulating learning experiences

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your works to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.”

— Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)

Reflect on our efforts and commit our learning journey to God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writing journal
  • Pencil
  • Previous narrative draft
  • Goal-setting worksheet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather in circle, pray, and introduce reflection session

💭 Review Question: What was most surprising about your writing journey this week?
2Teaching (10 min)

Guide students through reflective writing process

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Importance of honest self-assessment
  • Viewing challenges as learning opportunities
  • Setting specific, achievable goals
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What writing skill did you improve this week?
  • What felt challenging during your narrative project?
  • What would you like to do differently next time?
3Activity: Writing Reflection and Goal Setting (10 min)
hands-on

Students complete goal-setting worksheet, reflecting on writing progress

📝 Instructions:
  1. Review previous narrative draft
  2. Complete reflection questions
  3. Write 2-3 specific writing goals
  4. Share goals with a partner
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-printed goal worksheet with guided questions

Challenge: Create personalized goal-tracking system

4Closing (5 min)

Share goals, pray for continued learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new thing did you learn about yourself as a writer?
  • How can setting goals help us improve?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Guide us as we set goals and work to become better writers.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore poetry writing

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:3

“Commit your works to Yahweh, and your plans will be established.”

— Proverbs 16:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions representing commitment and planning

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Reflection is crucial for developing metacognitive skills

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage specific, positive feedback
  • Help child focus on growth, not perfection
  • Celebrate effort and improvement
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel vulnerable sharing weaknesses

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Honest self-assessment, specific goal identification

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a writing portfolio to track progress
  • Design a personal writing improvement chart
  • Interview a family member about their writing journey

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