How to Make Lesson Plan

By Yan Suo
July 5, 2010
THINK

What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan
A teachers 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
Know your students
Ability & interest levels
Backgrounds
Attention spans
Ability to work together in groups
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, equipment,
instructional materials library resources, local guest 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
students Attention spans

Ability to work together in groups

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

Know your Subject matter that you will be

students teaching
State/school district curriculum
Know the
content guides
National/state curriculum standards
Know the
materials
What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know your Technology

students Software

Audio/visuals
Know the
content Teacher mentors

Community resources
Know the Equipment
materials
Library resources

Local guest speakers

 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
Equipments 4. Grade level
Procedure 5. Instructional settings: Small Group,
Whole class
Assessment 6. General Description of lesson
7. Standards
Key components of a lesson plan

Profile Determine what you want students to

learn and be able to do
Objectives
Focus on the concept or skill which you
Materials/ intend to teach
Equipments E.g.Organize, design and prototype
content-rich Web sites that are easy to
Procedure
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 aids)
Objectives
Text Books

Materials/ Journal Articles

Equipments Multimedia materials: Instructional video
or audio
Procedure
Job-aid
Assessment 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

Software applications
Objectives
PowerPoint

Materials/ Media Player

Equipments 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
Procedure

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 directly
Materials/ and explicitly tied to the stated
Equipments objectives.
Procedure Take time to reflect upon the result,
and revise the lesson plan accordingly
Assessment
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
Assessment oral discussion

question-and-answer sessions
AND

Take time to reflect upon the

result, and revise the lesson
plan accordingly!
 Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson

Plan Model

The 5Es Model

Check handouts for

detailed information
Gagnes 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 5Es
8. Assess performance
Model 9. Enhance retention and transfer
Gagnes 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 5Es Step 6. Guided practice

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

The 5Es
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
Evaluate and 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

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http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/fieldexperiences//pdfs/lessonplandirect.pdf
Lewis, Beth (2010). Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan. Retrieved
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http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm
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http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm
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