Setting Your New Year's Resolution

Setting Your New Year's Resolution

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Setting Your New Year's Resolution

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will know what a New Year's resolution is, why people make them, and how you can set and achieve your own.

What do you already know about New Year's resolutions?

What Is a New Year's Resolution?

A New Year's resolution is when you choose to do or not do something in the new year. Many people set goals for themselves to improve.

Thinking About Your Resolution

Ask yourself: Is there something I can do better next year? Is there something I should stop? Choose a meaningful resolution.

Key Vocab Words

Succeed

Resolution

Accomplish

Making a Plan

Steps to Succeed

Stay Motivated

Tell someone your goal. Check your progress. Celebrate small wins!

1. Decide on your resolution. 2. Write down your goal. 3. Think about what actions to take.

A Real-Life Example

Last year, I wanted to read more books. I went to the library every week for a new book and even bought an Amazon e-reading subscription. I read many great stories and felt proud!

Fill in the blanks

"My New Year's resolution is to exercise more. I will succeed if I work hard every day, and I know I can accomplish my goal!"

resolution
succeed
accomplish

Looking Back to Move Forward (Google Classroom)

  1. Write 3 major events of 2025!

  2. Review SMART goal expectations

  3. Think about a positive change you want to make this year. Write down your New Year's resolution (3-6)

  4. Write a paragraph about steps you will take to succeed.