Lesson Plan Template

School Counselor: Heather Burton

Date: 3/14/18
Activity: Student Success Skills (Small Group), Lesson 5 of 7
Grade(s): 4th Grade

ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors (Domain/Standard):

Behaviors:
Learning Strategies
1. Demonstrate critical-thinking skills to make informed decisions
Self-Management
2. Demonstrate self-discipline and self-control
4. Demonstrate ability to delay immediate gratification for long-term rewards

Learning Objective(s) (aligns with Competency):

Students will learn about what it means to have self-control.
Students will identify ways they have used self-control.
Students will identify benefits of using self-control.

Materials:
Self-Control Handouts (Part of “Executive Functioning Lessons & Activities” via
TPT, Pathway 2 Success), Writing Utensil

Procedure:
1. Welcome group back, remind of group norms and confidentiality, check-in
(discuss how time management has been going, lesson from last week).
2. Introduce topic of “Self-Control.” Ask students for ideas or thoughts as to what
this means, looks like, sounds like, etc. Allow time for discussion with one
another.
3. Pass out “Self-Control” handouts with definition and examples. Ask for
volunteers to read.
4. Next have students complete question at the bottom of the second handout –
“What are some ways that you have used self-control this week?” Give time for
students to complete and then ask for volunteers to share. Engage students in
thinking of how their choice affected them and what the consequence was of
utilizing self-control.
5. For further processing, ask students what they think the benefits of using self-
control could include. Allow time for students to discuss with one another and
share ideas.
6. Closing – ask students to think of one way they are going to try to use self-
control over the next week and ask for volunteers to share. Inform students that
there will be a chance to share how that is going during check-in next time.

Plan for Evaluation: How will each of the following be collected?

Process Data:
Have students engage in-group once per week for 7 weeks. Provide information,
skills, and opportunities to process and practice.

Perception Data:
Evaluate pre/post test data for overall unit to see any changes in beliefs,
knowledge, etc.

Outcome Data:
Evaluate grades, attendance, # of missing assignments, behavior referrals, etc.

Follow Up:
Next small group lesson on 3/20/18