ANTICIPATION GUIDE

GOALS!
Anticipation/Reaction Guide

Part I Directions: Before starting out unit on goal setting, in the “Before” column, respond to each statement by putting two plus signs (++) if you strongly agree, a plus sign (+) if you agree with it, a minus sign (-) if you disagree, and two minus signs (--) if you disagree.

Part II Directions: For one of the statements below, respond in your journal (250+ words) as to why you have the belief you do. Then, copy and paste your response on our blog at www.coventryenglish.blogspot.com. You can post it as a comment, but you must sign up for an account (it’s free!) If someone responds to it, they may earn extra credit. Extra credit points both depend on the quality and quantity of the response.

Part III Directions: After completing our unit on goal setting and the supplementary readings, in the “After” column respond again to the statements. Then, reply in your journal (250+ words) to a statement where your belief changed since the beginning of the unit. If not, write about a different statement than you responded to in Part II. Once again, post your journal on our blog.

Statement
People define themselves through the goals they set.

A true friend will support you in your goals, even if they do not agree with them

Goals are the foundations on which societies are built.

Setting goals is always easy.

You should always set goals you know you can achieve easily, that way you can always be successful.

You can learn a lot about someone by looking at the goals they have for themselves.

Sometimes it’s ok to have a wildly improbable goal.


Goals are a reflection on a person’s responsibility.

Sometimes a person has to cheat to achieve a goal

Authors often use goal setting to develop their characters, and to strengthen theme and voice