Goal Setting and Reflection Template

Unit: Alchemist and Stranger

Goal Setting: Please list three goals you would like to work towards for this unit.

Take a look at the rubric(s) provided for this unit. What are three areas you’d like to grow in for these
assignments? Try to make your goals as SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and
time-based as you can).

Example: I want to improve my participation grade for this 4 week unit by at least 5%.
I want to use at least 4 complex-compound sentences with strong images in my personal statement (to
score a 3 in the structure standard).
I want to make sure I am integrating my quoted evidence into my writing at least three times in an essay.

1. I will use academic, well-chosen words that showcase my writing ability.

2. My thesis statement will be clear and present an argument regarding the thematic overlap of both
novels.

3. I will highlight and analyze at least 4 themes.

Planning: What steps will you take to reach these goals? What do you need to progress?

1. I will use a program like grammarly to review my writing. I will read my paper aloud to catch
typos and errors. I will ask a peer to review my word choices. I will revise ten words during the
revision process.

2. I will break down the prompt to be sure I understand the task. I will create an outline of my ideas
for each body paragraph. I will have two pieces of possible evidence for each supporting claim.

3. I will take notes as I read, and try to find small patterns that make up large and small themes.

Reflection: At the close of the unit, write a narrative that reflects on your progress.

Here are some questions to help you reflect. You don’t have to do all of them but pick at least 4.
1. What was easiest for me to accomplish this unit?
2. What was most challenging for me in this unit? Where did I get stuck?
3. Were the strategies and skills I used effective for this assignment? Elaborate.
4. How did my mindset affect how I approached my work?
5. What have I learned about my strengths and my areas in need of improvement?
6. How am I progressing as a learner? How can I tell?
7. What can/should I do next?
8. How can I best use my strengths to learn?
9. What steps should I take or resources should I use to meet future challenges?
10. What do I need to keep growing in my goals? How can my teacher help?
Goal Setting and Reflection Template
Unit: Alchemist and Stranger