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Date:
My long and short-term goals
Meanwhile the teacher is giving 2nd term feedback learners will be working in groups on this
document called; “My long and short-term goals.”
Once you have finished this workshop, please upload it to your PORTFOLIO.
Step 1. My life plan
a. Individually create a list of your top 10 plans for your future on a personal and/or
professional level.
My top 10 personal and professional goals for the future:
1. Advancing my career
2. Achieve a balance between work and personal life
3. Continue to learn according to cultures and businesses
4. To travel and explore new places through my work
5. Strategize about my future business
6. Improve health and fitness
7. Cultivate meaningful relationships
8. Contribute to the community through foundations
9. Develop leadership skills
10. Have great companies
Step 2.
a. Organize in groups of 3 or 4 students.
b. Compare your top 10 and find things in common with people in your group.
c. Record a short video in which the group members report their things in common (If
there aren’t commonalities each member of the group should report their top 3 plans).
d. Each student should speak for at least 1 minute. (Make sure other students and the
teacher have permission to see the video)
e. Use these expressions for the video:
Useful Language
In terms of my personal goals…
First of all…
Secondly…
Then…
Next…
After…
Finally…
It seems to me that…
I believe that…
Step 3. Vocabulary preview
Do this activity to be ready to read a text about the importance of having a life plan.
https://wordwall.net/resource/60525856
Step 3. Text
Read the text and answer the
questions:
Benefits of having a life plan
In today's world, having a good life plan is essential for both personal and professional success.
A life plan serves as a guide for our goals and aspirations. Without it, we might find ourselves
lost through life, unsure of where we are going. By having a life plan, we can take control of our
future and make choices about the direction our lives will take. Therefore, those people who set
their priorities are going to have better life conditions in the future.
In the professional field, a life plan can provide a sense of purpose and motivation. When we set
clear career goals and the steps we need to take to achieve them, we are close to stay
concentrated and committed. For example, someone who wants to be a doctor will need to
complete many years of education and training. They will create a plan that includes attending
medical school, gaining clinical experience, and securing a job. This level of planning not only
helps with success but also provides a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction in one's chosen
career path.
On the personal front, having a life plan can lead to a happier and more fulfilling life. It allows us
to set personal goals, such as improving our health, building meaningful relationships, or having
hobbies and interests. By getting time for exercise, spending quality time with loved ones, or
dedicating time to our passions, we are actively working towards a more balanced and
rewarding life. This balanced approach to life will lead to a greater sense of well-being.
Finally, In the future, those who have a clear life plan will have a significant advantage. They will
be better prepared to get opportunities and navigate challenges. With a well-structured plan,
individuals will be equipped to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring their continued
growth and success.
What is the purpose of having a life plan?
a) To be lost in life.
b) To have a clear roadmap for personal and professional goals.
c) To avoid setting any goals.
d) To stay unfocused and uncommitted.
How can a life plan benefit one's professional life?
a) It guarantees immediate success.
b) It provides a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction.
c) It eliminates the need for career goals.
d) It discourages commitment.
What is an example of a personal goal mentioned in the text?
a) Spending more time at work.
b) Avoiding exercise.
c) Building meaningful relationships.
d) Ignoring hobbies and interests.
Why will individuals with a clear life plan have an advantage in the future?
a) Because they will have no need to adapt to changing circumstances.
b) Because a life plan guarantees success.
c) Because it discourages personal growth.
d) Because they will be better prepared to navigate challenges and get opportunities.
What does the term "roadmap" mean in the context of the text?
a) A detailed life plan.
b) A visual representation of goals.
c) Being lost in life.
d) Avoiding personal goals.
Step 4. Video analysis
Watch the video and answer the questions:
https://youtu.be/42KH_bEANfs?si=mdTPCLdLKUbuiT5T
Years ago, while in Harare, Zimbabwe, the mentor asked, "Do you have a ___________?"
(strategic life plan)
The mentor mentioned that in 20 years, you will be 20 years older, but the question is, "Will you
be ___________?" (better)
The speaker shares five ways to create a strategic life plan, starting with the acronym
___________. (value)
The "V" in the acronym "VALUE" stands for "What do you ___________?" (see)
According to the speaker, there are four seasons in Florida, which are "hot" and "___________."
(hotter)
Step 5. My life plan: infographic
Based on the text and the video create an infographic about your life plan (Include personal and
professional plans)
Use Canva, Genially, or Prezi
Make sure you add information about:
Short-term plans: The ones for this year.
Plans for the next 2 or 3 years
Long-term plans: in 4 or more years
Plan B in case you need to change
Step 6. Podcast
a. In groups of 4 present your life plans using the infographic.
b. Once the presentations are over, record a group podcast about your life plan. Each
student should speak for at least 1 minute 30 seconds.
