Life Skills & Leadership: Unit 3, Session 3: Steps for Action | Page 39 of 67about using an action plan to make sure we can gain the knowledge and skills we need along our
journey.“In your group, I’d like you to talk about all these things you have learned. Then, together, write a rap
song that summarizes the important points. Make sure everyone in your group is included either in
writing your song or in performing it. Or, if you wish, you can write some other type of song, perform a
short skit, or do an original poetry reading.”- Give everyone about 10 minutes to write and practice their performance. Allow two minutes for each
group to present its rap song. Follow each with enthusiastic applause!
Note: Rap It Up! serves as an assessment of all Learning Objectives in Unit 3, Sessions 1 to 3.B. Summary
Conclude by saying:
“Your rap songs show you have mastered the important concepts in writing and using goals.
Remember that it all begins with knowing your goal and defining it clearly. One way to do that is to
make sure your goal is SMART: specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. Then it’s
important to assess the resources you have and the resources you need to begin the journey toward
your goal. If you determine how you’ll get those resources and a way to measure your success, you’ll
have an action plan – your own road map – to guide you to your goal.”References:
(None)Facilitator Notes for Future Improvement
Date & Facilitator Name: [What went well? What would you do differently? Did you need more/less time for certain
activities?]