DESTINATION SUCCESS
“Tomorrow belongs to the people who
prepare for it today.”
-African Proverb
YOUR FUTURE
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DISPLAY SUCCESS POSTER
PROVIDE BILLBOARD MATERIALS
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Optional: CREATE TIMELINE
HAND OUT “MY SUCCESS ROADMAP”
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Tell Students: “My success roadmap is a program
where the subject matter is the most interesting topic
for discussion: YOU.”
Program focuses on examining students’ experiences
and beliefs, and how they can develop the skills that
will help them become successful.
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What do people do on the highway?
Why do you think the themes of highways and
travel have been chosen for this program?
When you hear someone talking about life is a
journey, what do you think they mean?
If you were going to drive from one end of the
country to another, what would you do to
prepare for the trip?
Idea that a map can be helpful in planning a journey, then
distribute my success roadmap
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Pass out billboard equipment have students
write “ Success is…”
Share out and ask students which one is their
favorite? Which they can relate to? Why was
that meaningful to them?
Point out poster with Success definition and
their definition on their my success roadmap
activity journals.
5min
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When I was young, I always though I would be…
I imagined a lot of things would happen in my life, like…
When, How, and Why I became a teacher.
Challenges I faced becoming a teacher and how I faced them:
How being a teacher enables me to feel successful (doing work I
value)
Some of the things I imagine for my future after teaching
When you heard me talk about my experience of becoming a teacher what
does that remind you of?
Raise your hand if were surprised by anything I shared.
10 min
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Students work on Journal pages 2-3. Complete
Sections I and II.
What do students envision for themselves at
the age of 25.
Students create a small draft timeline.
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Ask students to summarize
What’s important to you when you imagine
your future?
What does success mean to you?
What is your vision of what you want to
achieve by age 25?