How to Make Lesson Plan

By Yan Suo
July 5, 2010
THINK…

What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan
 A teacher’s detailed description of the
course of instruction for an individual lesson.
 -- Wikipedia Dictionaries

 A lesson plan is a written guide for trainers

plans in order to achieve the intended learning
outcomes. It provides specific definition and
direction on learning
objectives, equipment, instructional media
material requirements, and conduct of the
training.
 -- Education Dictionaries
THINK…

What is the purpose of a

lesson plan?
Communicate to… You
THINK…

What to consider when

writing a lesson plan?
What to consider when writing a lesson plan
• Ability & interest levels
• Backgrounds
• Attention spans
Know your • Ability to work together in groups
students • Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
• Special needs or accommodations
• Learning preferences

• Subject matter that you will be teaching

Know the content • State/school district curriculum guides
• National/state curriculum standards

Know the • Technology, software, audio/visuals,

teacher mentors, community resources,
instructional equipment, library resources, local guest
materials speakers, etc.

Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know  Ability & interest levels

your  Backgrounds
student  Attention spans
s
 Ability to work together in groups

Know the  Prior knowledge and learning

content experiences
 Special needs or
Know the
materials
accommodations
 Learning preferences
What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know  Subject matter that you will be

your teaching
students
 State/school district curriculum

Know guides
the  National/state curriculum
content
standards
Know the
materials
What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know  Technology
your  Software
students
 Audio/visuals

Know the  Teacher mentors

content  Community resources

 Equipment
Know
the  Library resources

material  Local guest speakers

s
 Key components of a lesson plan

Materials/
Profile Objectives Procedure Assessment
Equipments
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Basic information about the lesson
1. Name of lesson
Objectives
2. Contributor
Materials/ 3. Subject
Equipment 4. Grade level
s
5. Instructional settings: Small Group,
Procedure Whole class
6. General Description of lesson
Assessmen
t 7. Standards
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Determine what you want students
to learn and be able to do
Objective
s
 Focus on the concept or skill
which you intend to teach
Materials/  E.g.Organize, design and prototype
Equipments
content-rich Web sites that are easy
Procedure
to navigate and search

Assessment
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

THINK…

The types of instructional

materials
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Materials
 Power Point presentations (visual
Objectives
aids)
 Text Books
Materials/
Equipments  Journal Articles

 Multimedia materials: Instructional

Procedure
video or audio
Assessment  Job-aid

 Rubric

 Checklist
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

THINK…

The equipment available for

the instructor
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Commonly used instructional
equipments
Objectives
 Software applications
Materials/  PowerPoint
Equipmen  Media Player
ts  Computer equipment
 Computer
Procedure
 Internet connection
Assessment  Video equipment
 Projector
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Outlining the STEPS of the teaching
process
Objectives

Materials/  Useful Instructional Strategies

Equipments
 Using the Appropriate Technique in
Your Lesson Plan
Procedur
e

Assessment
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Assess the outcome and to what
extent the objectives were achieved
Objectives
 Ensure the assessment activity is
Materials/ directly and explicitly tied to the
Equipments stated objectives.
Procedure  Take time to reflect upon the
result, and revise the lesson plan
Assessme accordingly
nt
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment

THINK…

The assessment activities

available for the instructor
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Some commonly used assessment
activities:
Objectives
 quizzes

Materials/  tests
Equipments  independently performed worksheets
 cooperative learning activities
Procedure
 hands-on experiments
Assessme  oral discussion
nt
 question-and-answer sessions
AND…

Take time to reflect upon the

result, and revise the lesson
plan accordingly!
 Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction

 Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson

Plan Model

 The 5E’s Model

Check handouts for

detailed information
Gagne’s 1. Gain attention
Nine Events
2. Inform learners of objectives
of
Instruction 3. Stimulate recall of prior learning
Madeline
4. Present the stimulus
Hunter's 5. Provide “learning guidance
Seven Step
6. Elicit performance (practice)
Lesson Plan
Model 7. Provide feedback
The 5E’s
8. Assess performance
Model 9. Enhance retention and transfer
Gagne’s  Step 1. Review
Nine Events
of  Step 2. Anticipatory Set
Instruction
 Step 3. Objective
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
 Step 4. Input and modeling
Lesson Plan
Model
 Step 5. Checking understanding

The 5E’s  Step 6. Guided practice

Model
 Step 7. Independent practice
Gagne’s  Engage
Nine Events
of  Explore
Instruction
 Explain
Madeline
Hunter's  Elaborate
Seven Step
Lesson Plan  Evaluate
Model

The 5E’s
Model
Activity
 In teams of 2, read through the given
exemplary lesson plan, then
 Review the key components of a lesson plan
 Collaboratively design a lesson plan by using the
lesson plan template
 Try to incorporate the strategies, techniques and
lesson plan models introduced before in your
lesson plan
 Useful Instructional Strategies
 Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan
 Evaluateand revise your lesson by using the
lesson plan checklist
 Time: 30 minutes
Activity
 Share your lesson plan with the class
 Critique other groups’ lesson plans, and discuss
how to fix the existing problems:
 learning objectives are clearly defined
 Instructional materials, equipment, techniques and
strategies are appropriately selected
 Procedure is clearly stated
 assessment activities are directly and explicitly tied to
the stated objectives
…
Reference
 Omrod, J.E. (2008) Human Learning (5th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Education, Inc.
 Madeline Hunter. (Year). Components of a Lesson Plan. Retrieved June
5, 2010 from:
http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/fieldexperiences//pdfs/lessonplandirect.pdf
 Lewis, Beth (2010). Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan.
Retrieved June 5, 2010 from:
http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm
 CLRN. (2002). Lesson Plan Builder Worksheet. Retrieved June 5, 2010
from: http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm
 BCIT. (2003). Preparing Lesson Plan. BCIT Learning and Teaching Centre.
Retrieved July 9, 2010 from:
http://www.bcit.ca/files/idc/pdf/htlessonplans.pdf
 Gagne, R.M., Wager, W. W., Golas, K. C., & Kelle, J. M. (2005). Principle
of Instructional Design (5th Edition). Belmont, CA: Thomson Learning, Inc.
 Teachnology (2010) What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan.
Retrieved July 5, 2010 from: http://www.teach-
nology.com/tutorials/teaching/lesson_plan/