Scholars set a New Year's Resolution using a "Wham, Boom, Pow" format. Wham—learners identify who needs their help, boom—where could they improve in school, and pow—what can be done to better the world. With the help of the ideas listed, class members write one goal. 

Concepts

goal setting, academic goals, resolutions, new year's resolutions, self-awareness, self-management, social-emotional learning

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Additional Tags

classroom support

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Instructional Ideas

• Attach a sheet of lined paper to allow participants to elaborate on their answers
• Check-in with individuals to discuss their progress and offer assistance in achieving their goal
• Perform a Think, Pair, Share to allow peers to share their resolutions amongst oneanother

Classroom Considerations

• Requires one copy per pupil

Pros

• Comes in a fun superhero theme
• Encourages self-awareness and self-management

Cons

• Pictures lack diversity