Q3 7th Grade English S.M.A.R.T.

Goals  
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What does Q3 stand for? 
 
What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for? 
 

Q3 and S.M.A.R.T. are acronyms. We love acronyms!

We use ​acronyms ​to text people. LOL. BTW, we also use ​acronyms​ for nicknames
of people, places, and things. Anyone up for some KFC?

What is an acronym?
Look it up on Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary by clicking this link:
https://www.learnersdictionary.com/​. Write the definition in the box below.

What are some of your favorite acronyms?

Always remember to keep your answer appropriate for class.​ ​Do you know what
appropriate means? Look it up and put your answer here:

Acronym Words the Acronym Stands For

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Step One: PREDICT​ - What do you think each of the S.M.A.R.T. words means? Write down your
answer in the “predict” column​.

S.M.A.R.T. WORD PREDICT

Specific

Measurable

Action

Realistic

Time-based

Step Two: DEFINITION​ - What is the actual dictionary definition of these words? Look it
up on Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary by clicking this link:
https://www.learnersdictionary.com/​.

QUICK QUESTION: WHAT DO YOU DO IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE DEFINITION FOR THE WORD?
PICK THE ONE THAT YOU BELIEVE FITS THE BEST!
S.M.A.R.T. WORD DEFINITION

Specific

Measurable

Action

Realistic

Time-based
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Step Three: Which of the words did you predict correctly?
Write those words in the below box:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Great job so far!! Are you ready to set your goal?  
 
S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 1: Write the goal that you want to 
accomplish very specifically.  
S = Specific   **Cut and paste the definition for specific here**  

 
Let’s make sure that we know what it means to be “specific”…  
Circle the sentence that is the most specific.  

I want to lose weight.   I want to lose 18 pounds.  

I want to adopt a German Shepard.   I want to adopt a dog.  

I like Alicia.  I like that girl.   

I am going on a trip.   I am going on a trip to Spain.  

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S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 1: Write the goal that you want to 
accomplish very specifically.  
S = Specific   **Cut and paste the definition for specific here**  

 
What kind of English things can I make my goal about?  
● Increasing the number of books that you read  
● Increasing the number of stories or essays that you write 
● Improving your score on the pink assessment    
 
Write your goal   
 

Example of a specific S.M.A.R.T. goal:  

I will read two books and write a book report for extra credit.  
I will write two short stories for extra credit.  
I will improve my pink assessment score by 10 points.  
 
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S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 2: Is your goal measurable?  

M = Measurable   **Cut and paste the definition for measurable here**  

 
What are some examples of different types of measurements?  
● Number of books 
● Gallons of gas  
●  
 
 
Now rewrite your goal to be   
measurable  
 
Example of a measurable S.M.A.R.T. goal:  
By the end of the third quarter, I will read two books and write a book report for extra credit.  
 
 
 
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S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 3:  

What steps do you need to complete to achieve your goal?   
A = Action   **Cut and paste the definition for action here**  

 
Write down the steps that you need to complete to achieve your S.M.A.R.T. goal.  
Step 1    

Step 2   

Step 3   

Step 4   

Step 5   

Step 6    
 
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S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 4: Is your goal realistic?  

R = Realistic   **Cut and paste the definition for realistic here**  

 
Cut and paste your goal here   
 
Are you able to complete the steps needed to achieve your S.M.A.R.T. 
goal? Do you need help taking the steps? If so, who?  
 
Is your goal realistic? Yes or No 
 
If not, you must revise your goal to be realistic here:  

 
 
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S.M.A.R.T Goal Step 5: 

Can you accomplish your goal by the end of Q3?   
T = Time-frame  **Cut and paste the definition for time-frame here**  

Cut and paste your goal here   

 

Can you complete all the steps needed to achieve your goal by the end of 
the third quarter (Q3)? YES or NO  
 
If not, you must start over and create a goal that can be completed by 
the end of the third quarter. Please write your new goal here:  

 
CONGRATULATIONS!!  
YOU ARE NOW S.M.A.R.T. IN ENGLISH!!