Setting Goals and Participating In Group Discussions

When would be a good time to set a goal?

• Before doing homework

• Before a big game

• Before starting high school

• All of the above

What is one reason that setting goals is important?

• Setting goals can sidetrack you

• Setting goals can help you learn new skills

• Setting goals can make you sad

• Setting goals can make you lazy

All of these are steps to setting goals EXCEPT which one?

• Decide if it is something realistic for you to achieve

• Decide if it is short term or long term

• Base your goal on something you don't like

• Identify the steps you will need to reach your goal

What would NOT be an realistic goal for a teenager?

• Become a millionaire

• Make the football team in high school

• Earn an A on your next test

• Get your driver's license

What is considered a short-term goal?

• Getting accepted into college

• Making this year's track team

• Buying a car

• Buying a house

What is considered a long-term goal?

• Getting an A on next week's ELA test

• Completing your Zearn lessons for the week

• Saving up to buy a new pair of shoes

• Becoming a doctor

Why is it important to participate in group discussions?

• You can build stronger relationships by engaging with others

• You can learn things you didn't know

• You build a reputation as a friendly, respectful person

• All of the above

What's an example of where you would need to participate in a group discussion?

• Watching TV

• After reading a book in class

• On a road trip

• Taking a test

All of these are steps in participating in group discussions EXCEPT which one?

• Listen while people are talking

• Talk about something not related to the subject

• Get attention appropriately

• Take turns, and make sure everyone has enough time to speak

What is an appropriate way to get attention during a group discussion in class?

• Start talking over someone else

• Clap your hands

• Fall asleep

• Raise your hand