Lesson Plans

5th Grade | 6th Grade | 7th Grade | 8th Grade

5th Grade
Grade Lesson Title Handouts
5 1 School/Grade Tansition/Orientation H1, TR1, TR2, TR3
5 2

Setting Ground Rules

 H1, TR1, TR2
5 3 Getting to Know You H1
5 4 Getting to Know Me  
5 5 Time Management and Organization H1
5 6 Study Skills H1, H2, H3 TR1
5 7 Friendly vs. Mean Teasing TR1, TR2
5 8 Conflict Resolution H1, H2, H3
5 9 My Academic Record H1, H2
 
5 10 School Progress Review H1
5 11 BHAG - My Big Hairy Audacious Goals H1
5 12 Handling Setbacks H1, H2
5 13 Making Good Decisions H1, H2,TR2
5 14 Decisions, Decisions H1, TR1
5 15 Cheating vs. Helping TR1
5 16 TMI "Too Much Information" H1
5 17 Consider the Source: Rumors  
5 18 Hygiene & Personal Implications H1, H2
 
5 19 Organizational Habits H1, H2, H3
5 20 Career Exploration H1, H2
5 21 Online Writing Assessment - Career Prompt H1, TR1, TR2
5 22 Tell Me About It - Careers I H1
5 23 Tell Me About It - Careers II H1, H2
5 24 Hold 'em or Fold 'em (friendships) H1
5 25 Belonging H1, H2, TR1
5 26 Recognizing and Respecting Authority H1, H2
5 27 Test-Taking Skills H1, H2, TR1, TR2, TR3
 
5 28 Winning Attitude H1
5 29 Social Responsibility H1, H2
5 30 WESTEST Prep - Reducing Stress H1, H2, TR1, TR2
5 31 Tech Sense I (Internet Safety) H1, H2
5 32 Safety in the Community H1, H2, TR1
5 33 Assertive vs. Agressive Behavior H1
5 34 I-Messages H1, H2, H3
5 35 Transitioning to 6th Grade H1, H2, H3,H4
5 36 Celebration/Evaluation H1, H2

 

6th Grade
Grade Lesson Title Handouts
6 1 Orientation/Transition H1, TR1, TR2, TR3
6 2 Developing/Reviewing Ground Rules TR1
6 3 Getting to Know You  
6 4 Getting to Know Me TR1
6 5 Time Management H1, TR1
6 6 Study Skills H1, H2, H3, H4
6 7 Friendly vs. Mean Teasing H1 H2
6 8 Conflict Resolution H1, H2, H3, TR1
6 9 Introduction to Portfolio H1, TR1
 
6 10 Academic Progress Review H1
6 11 Big Hairy Audicious Goal - BHAG H1
6 12 Problem-Solving H1, H2
6 13 Anger Management H1, H2
6 14 Respect for Property and Belongings H1, H2, H3
6 15 Coping Skills H1, H2, H3
6 16 Learning to Learn - Learning Styles H1, H2, H3, TR1
6 17 Multiple Intelligences H1, H2, H3
6 18 Skills for Global 21 H1
 
6 19 Progress Review - Organizing for Success H1
6 20 Career Exploration H1, H2
6 21 Online Writing Assessment - Becoming a Better Writer H1, H2, TR1, TR2
6 22 Public Speaking - Part I - Careers H1
6 23 Public Speaking - Part II - Careers H1
6 24 Hold 'em or Fold 'em - Friendships H1, TR1
6 25 Leadership and School Involvement H1
6 26a Choose your 'Tude Dude H1, H2
6 26b What's in a Label?  
6 27 Test-taking Strategies H1, H2
 
6 28 Winning Attitude  
6 29 Why School? H1,H2, PP
6 30 WESTEST H1, TR1
6 31 Tech Sense II - Netiquette H1
6 32 Tech Sense III H1, TR1
6 33 Your Community Role H1
6 34 High School Credits H1, H2, H3
6 35 Halfway Through H1, TR1, TR2, TR3
6 36 Celebration/Evaluation H1, H2

7th Grade
GradeLessonTitleHandouts
7 1 Orientation/Transition TR123
7 2 Teamwork H1, TR1
7 3 Getting to Know You H1, TR1
7 4 Time Management H1, H2, H3, TR1
7 5 Study Skills TR1, TR2, TR3, H1
7 6 Bullying/Harrassment H1, H2
7 7 Conflict Resolution H1, H2 TR1
7 8 Portfolio Update H1, TR1
7 9 Getting to Know Me H1, TR1
 
7 10 Progress Review H1, H2, H3
7 11 BHAG - Big Hairy Audacious Goal H1
7 12 Breaking the Cycle H1
7 13 Developing Leadership Skills H1, H2
7 14 Preparing for the Promise H1, H2, H3
7 15 Risk-Taking Behaviors H1
7 16 Programs of Study I H1, H2
7 17 Programs of Study II TR1, TR2
7 18 Programs of Study III H1, H2, TR1
 
7 19 Progress Review - Organizing for Success H1
7 20 Career Exploration H1, H2, TR1, TR2
7 21 Online Writing Assessment - Improving Writing Skills

H1, TR1, TR2, TR3

7 22 Public Speaking Part I - Career Focus H1
7 23 Public Speaking Part II - Career Focus H1, TR1
7 24 Balancing Relationships H1
7 25 Embracing Diversity  
7 26

Healthy Relationships

H1, H2, H3, TR1
7 27 Test-Taking Skills H1, TR1
 
7 28 Winning Attitude H1
7 29 Taking Responsibility of Actions TR1
7 30 WESTEST H1, TR1, TR2, TR3
7 31 Not Everyone Wins H1, H2
7 32 Community Resources H1, TR1
7 33 Skills for Global 21 H1, H2
7 34 Critical Thinking I H1
7 35 Critical Thinking II H1
7 36 Celebration/Evaluation H1, H2

8th Grade
9 WeeksLessonTitleHandouts
8 1 Orientation/Transition H1, TR1
8 2a Developing/Reviewing Ground Rules H1, TR1, TR2
8 2b Teamwork TR1
8 3 Getting to Know You  
8 4 Time Management H1, H2, TR1
8 5 Study Skills H1, TR1, TR2
8 6 Harrassment H1
8 7 Getting to Know Me - ACT EXPLORE H1
8 8 Conflict Mediation H1
8 9 Portfolio Update H1, TR1
 
8 10 Progress Review - Goal Setting H1, H2
8 11 BHAG  
8 12 Post-Secondary Options - Part I H1, H2 TR1, TR2
8 13 Post-Secondary Options - Part II H1, H2, H3H4, H5
8 14 Linking Careers to Education H1, TR1
8 15 Post Secondary Costs H1, H2, TR1, TR2, TR3
8 16 Skilled versus Professional Pathways H1
8 17 My 8th Grade Plan H1, H2, TR1
8 18 Safe & Healthy Relationships H1
 
8 19 Progress Review - Organizing for Success TR1
8 20 Career Exploration H1, TR1, TR2, TR3
8 21 Online Writing Skills- Taking Writing to the Next Level H1, H2, TR1
8 22 Public Speaking Part I - Career Focus H1, H2
8 23 Public Speaking Part II -Career Focus TR1, TR2
8 24 Overcoming Common Stressors H1, H2, H3
8 25 Stereotyping TR1
8 26 How to Write a Resume H1
8 27 Test - Taking Skills H1, H2, TR1
       
8 28 Winning Attitude H1
8 29 Taking Responsibility H1
8 30 Destressing and Preparing for the WESTEST H1, H2
8 31 Balancing Leisure & Work H1, H2
8 32 Rumors & Reputation H1
8 33 Leadership Skills I H1
8 34 Leadership Skills II  
8 35 Starting with a Clean Slate  
8 36 Celebration/Evaluation H1, H2