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\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Have You Achieved Your Goals?<\/strong><\/h1>\n

\ud83e\udde0 By LanguaConnect English Class<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udfaf Lesson Objectives:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    Talk about goals and achievements using the present perfect tense<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Learn and use vocabulary related to personal growth and goal-setting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Build confidence in expressing life experiences and future aspirations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Improve speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    \ud83d\udd25 Warm-up Questions (3)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      What is one goal you set this year?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n

      Have you ever set a goal and achieved it?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n

      Why is it important to have goals in life?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      \ud83e\udde0 Vocabulary (Expanded)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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      Word\/Phrase<\/th>\nPart of Speech<\/th>\nMeaning<\/th>\nExample Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Goal<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nSomething you want to achieve<\/td>\nMy goal is to learn English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Achieve<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo reach or complete a goal<\/td>\nShe achieved her dream of becoming a doctor.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Motivation<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nThe reason for doing something<\/td>\nI need motivation to study every day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Deadline<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nA date or time by which something must be done<\/td>\nI have a deadline to finish my report.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Challenge<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nA difficult task or problem<\/td>\nLearning a new language is a challenge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Accomplish<\/td>\nverb<\/td>\nTo complete something successfully<\/td>\nWe accomplished a lot this week.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Set a goal<\/td>\nphrase<\/td>\nTo decide on something you want to do<\/td>\nI set a goal to exercise daily.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Give up<\/td>\nphrasal verb<\/td>\nTo stop trying<\/td>\nNever give up on your dreams.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Success<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nThe achievement of a goal<\/td>\nHard work leads to success.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Progress<\/td>\nnoun<\/td>\nImprovement or movement toward a goal<\/td>\nShe has made great progress in English.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      \u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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      \ud83d\udcac Useful Phrases<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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        I\u2019ve achieved many of my goals this year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        My main goal is to improve my English.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I haven\u2019t reached my goal yet, but I\u2019m working on it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Setting goals helps me stay focused.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I\u2019ve already accomplished a lot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I set short-term and long-term goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        I\u2019m proud of what I\u2019ve done so far.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        It was challenging, but I didn\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        \ud83d\udcda Grammar Focus: Present Perfect Tense<\/strong><\/h2>\n

        Structure:<\/strong>
        \ud83d\udc49 [have\/has] + [past participle]<\/strong><\/p>\n

        \u2705 Use it to:<\/h3>\n
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          Talk about experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Mention goals or achievements with no specific time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          Describe progress or change<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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            I have achieved my goal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            She has completed her project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            They haven\u2019t finished yet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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            Have you ever failed a goal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Dialogue<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Alex:<\/strong> Have you achieved your goals for this year?
            Maya:<\/strong> Some of them, yes! I\u2019ve started exercising regularly and reading more.
            Alex:<\/strong> That\u2019s great! I haven\u2019t reached all of mine yet, but I\u2019ve made progress.
            Maya:<\/strong> That\u2019s what matters! Don\u2019t give up.
            Alex:<\/strong> Thanks! I\u2019ve learned that small steps help a lot.<\/p>\n

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            \u270f\ufe0f Fill-in-the-Blanks<\/strong><\/h2>\n

            Complete with the correct form of the verb (present perfect):<\/p>\n

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              I __________ (set) my goals for this month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              She __________ (not achieve) her target yet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              We __________ (complete) three assignments.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              Have you ever __________ (give up) on a dream?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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              He __________ (make) great progress in class.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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              \ud83d\udcdd Sentence Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              Finish the sentences using your own ideas:<\/p>\n

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                I have achieved __________.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                I haven\u2019t reached __________ yet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                I\u2019ve always wanted to __________.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                One challenge I\u2019ve faced is __________.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                I\u2019ve made progress in __________.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                \ud83d\udd21 Ordering Exercise: Put the words in the correct order<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                  your \/ Have \/ goals \/ you \/ achieved \/ ?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  give \/ up \/ Never \/ dreams \/ your \/ on<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  goal \/ set \/ have \/ I \/ a \/ new<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  lot \/ I \/ learned \/ a \/ have<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                  helped \/ me \/ Motivation \/ has<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                  \ud83c\udfa7 Listening\/Reading Comprehension<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                  Read the dialogue again and answer:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                    What are some goals Maya has achieved?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    Has Alex finished all his goals?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    What advice does Maya give to Alex?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    What has Alex learned?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                    What does the phrase “small steps help a lot” mean?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    \ud83c\udfad Role-play<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                    Partner A:<\/strong> Ask your classmate about their goals using:<\/p>\n

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                      Have you achieved your goals?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      What was your biggest challenge?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                      What have you done to reach your goal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Partner B:<\/strong> Answer using present perfect and useful phrases. Be detailed!<\/p>\n

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                      \u270d\ufe0f Writing Practice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                      Write a short paragraph (5\u20137 sentences):<\/strong>
                      Describe a goal you have achieved. What was the goal? How did you work for it? How did you feel when you achieved it?<\/p>\n

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                      \ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Speaking\/Discussion Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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                        What\u2019s one goal you\u2019ve achieved recently?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Why is setting goals important?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Have you ever failed a goal? What did you learn from it?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        Do you prefer short-term or long-term goals? Why?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                        What helps you stay motivated?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                        \ud83c\udfaf Exercise 6: Your Turn to Answer (Part 1)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

                        Answer in full sentences:<\/p>\n

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                          Have you achieved any major goals in your life?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          What steps did you take to reach your goal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          Have you ever helped someone else reach their goal?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          What goal are you working on now?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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                          What advice would you give to someone who wants to achieve something big?<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                          \ud83c\udf93 Thank You!<\/h2>\n

                          \ud83d\udcd8\ud83c\udf89\u2728\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8
                          Thank you for learning with LanguaConnect English Class!<\/strong>
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