1. My Academic Goal (sample)
For the ______
School Year,
I plan to accomplish…
GOAL: I will be able to write a full essay in one sitting. In other words, I should be able to write five paragraphs straight, without a break!
Ways I will make this happen …
I will write my first draft in the “no fear” method.
I will choose topics carefully so I am motivated to write more.
I will proofread my work before handing it in. (revise & edit later)
Signed ___________________________ period ____ date _______

2. My Academic Goal For the _______ School Year, I plan to accomplish…
I’ll make this happen by…
Signed ______________________________ period ____ date _________

3. My Academic Goal - Directions:
1. Choose school-related things you hope to focus on throughout your 7th grade year.

4. My Academic Goal - Directions:
2. Create VISUAL proof that you are dedicated to this goal.

5. My Academic Goal - Directions:
3. Make your goal public!
Prepare your goal to be displayed: bulletin board quality is required!

6. “My Academic Goal” Options:
a. Power Point slide- printed,
mounted on construction paper
b. Poster using paints, markers, or
colored pencils
(8 x 11 typing paper or bigger)
c. Word Art used on a typed document,
d. A style of your own– get
Mrs. Pavloski’s approval before starting

7. Ideas for Academic Goal: Improve Language Arts Skills
*reading: speed and comprehension; number of books to read on your own this year; reading test scores; read for fun every day…
*writing: keep a private journal; writing test scores (6 Traits); write a short story on my own; take good notes in other classes; no more fragments!
*speaking: talk more in class (shy); talk less in class (disruptive); opt to do oral book reports; participate in the Poetry Slam in May!
*listening: listen more / talk less- in class, with friends, in sports; improve memory skills from better listening; don’t interrupt others or put down others’ ideas.
Improve Character Skills:
*participate in sports, forensics, music, etc. ; be a team leader; publicly support others’ good choices; attend school events; praise more, criticize less!