MPMS Second Step Week of 1.21.25

What does "vague" mean according to the vocabulary section?

• Clearly identified or defined

• Something you aim for

• Broad and not clearly defined

• A detailed plan

Which of the following goals is specific?

• Improve my short story

• Make my hair look better

• Complete my Spanish lesson by the end of the day

• Be more outgoing

Which goal is likely to be vague?

• Play 3 varsity sports in high school

• Go to college the year after I graduate

• Be more outgoing

• Put on a school musical this year

Which of the following is an example of a vague goal?

• Complete my Spanish lesson by the end of the day

• Go to college the year after I graduate

• Make my hair look better

• Put on a school musical this year

What should you know when you’ve achieved a goal?

• You should feel confused.

• You should know when you’ve achieved it.

• You should forget about it.

• You should set a new goal immediately.

What type of goal should at least one of your middle school goals be?

• A short-term goal.

• A vague goal.

• A big, long-term goal.

• An unachievable goal.

What is the purpose of the checklist provided in the activity?

• To make goals more difficult.

• To ensure goals are specific.

• To make goals less important.

• To ensure goals are forgotten.

What is one thing you should do when writing down your goals?

• Make them as vague as possible.

• Ensure they are specific.

• Avoid setting deadlines.

• Make them unachievable.

What is the first step in making goals specific according to the activity?

• Write down three specific goals.

• Ignore the goals.

• Make the goals vague.

• Set no deadlines.

What should you do after listing your goals in the activity?

• Forget about them.

• Use the checklist to make sure they are specific.

• Make them less specific.

• Share them with everyone.