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Creating Lesson Plans
Lydia EverlySample Lesson Plan:
Transformations
Fundamental Sections for Planning a Lesson Vision Heading State Content Standards and Objectives Specific Learning Objectives Technology-Integration Materials Interest-Builder Procedure Closure Evaluation of Student-Learning Assignment Modifications Reflection
Overview
Each of the fundamental sections of a standard lesson plan has its own slide These slides include a description of each
section and its goals Following each sectional slide will be a
corresponding explanation slide These slides explain how I’ve completed each
fundamental section in my sample lesson plan The sample lesson plan on transformations
should be reviewed before proceeding further through this presentation
Vision
Although not part of the actual lesson plan, the vision for your lesson plan is essential Your goal here is to explain how you
envision the class period to take place What do your students know prior to this
day? What happens throughout the period, from
the moment students walk in until the moment they leave?
For the sample lesson plan, my vision clearly states how the class is conducted: When reading the vision for my plan, you
can read what specific knowledge students have before the day of the lesson plan For example, “Students will already . . . be
comfortable graphing on a coordinate plane” I provide an overview of specific tasks from
the beginning of the period with the interest-builder all the way to end of the period describing the assignment For example, “I will walk around the room to
ensure participation and understanding”
Heading
The heading is the first part of your lesson plan Your goal here is to display all information
necessary to identify the plan Your Name and Master Teacher’s Name (if you are
not currently teaching on your own) Who made this plan?
Date When will this plan be used?
Subject For what academic area does this plan pertain?
Grade Level Which grade(s) will be taught using this plan?
At the top of the sample lesson plan, I clearly display all the heading information: You can see my name, the subject, and
the grade level Note that for date, the plan reads,
“TBA,” which indicates that I have not yet determined when exactly the plan will be used this school year
Also note that I do not list a name for Master Teacher because I currently teach
State Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs) The CSOs are the second part of your lesson
plan. They should be made visible directly below the heading section Your goal here is accurately list all the CSOs that
will be covered within this lesson plan You need to include both the code and explanation
which can be found on the state’s website for each CSO you list
You must cover each listed CSO within this lesson plan
Do not list CSOs that students know prior to this lesson or CSOs that will be included in the next lesson
In the sample lesson plan, I list the two WV CSOs that I cover in my lesson: Note that the code and a brief
description is included for both CSOs I did not list any CSOs that do not pertain
directly to this lesson Another important note, throughout the
Procedure section, you will see where I reference each CSO as it is being covered
It is important to keep track of where in the lesson plan CSOs are incorporated
Specific Lesson Objectives
The Specific Lesson Objectives are the third part of your lesson plan. They should be made visible directly below the CSO section Your goal here is to list the specific goals that
your students will achieve through this lesson plan
What do you want your students to learn? What do you expect students to be able to do by
the end of this lesson?
In the sample lesson plan, I list 2 specific lesson objectives for my students: Note that these objectives do not
restate the CSOs, but are particular to my group of students
Also note the language being used: for both objectives, I start the statement with, “Students will . . .” You must make these objectives
specific to your class
Technology-Integration
The Technology-Integration is the fourth part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Specific Lesson Objectives section Your goal here is to list and explain any type of
twenty-first century tools that will be applied within this lesson plan
Will an interactive board be used? If so, include the type and how it will be used
Will any software, programs, or applications be used? If so, include the name of each and the type of device
used to access each Will any websites be used?
If so, include the URL for each
For the sample lesson plan, my technology-integration section is rather brief: Note that I describe what type of
interactive board I use and how I will use it This is the only technology-integration
in my plan, and that’s fine You may have little integration, like this
sample plan, or you may be working exclusively with iPads in class and have full integration
Materials
The Materials are the fifth part of your lesson plan. They should be made visible directly below the Technology-Integration section Your goal here is to simply list all items
needed to complete this lesson as planned For each item listed, include whether it is
provided by instructor or required by each student
On the sample lesson plan, you can see that I have a numbered list for necessary materials: Note that I describe who provides
each material in this section, but not how each will be used This section is only a list, not a lengthy
explanation
Interest-Builder
The Interest-Builder is the sixth part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Materials section Your goal here is to explain how you
intend to motivate students for this lesson How will you get your students ready for this
lesson? Include an approximate time-frame for this
activity
In the sample lesson plan, I write out my interest-builder in paragraph form: Note that it begins as students enter the
classroom and goes on to describe all necessary aspects of the activity Your interest-builder should designed to get the
students in the mind-set for the lesson you have planned
Also note that I end the paragraph by stating the approximate time to allow for this activity
Procedure
The Procedure is the seventh part of your lesson plan. This is the bulk of your plan. It should be made visible directly below the Interest-Builder section Your goal here is list each specific task of your
plan for this lesson step-by-step Number the steps and include an explanation for
each What will students do first, second, etc.?
How will they do this step? What will you be doing at this time?
Explain each step from the Interest-Builder to the Assignment for the lesson
As you can see in the sample lesson plan, my procedure is quite detailed: This is the section where you explain exactly
what happens step by step in a numbered list For example, “Then, I’ll instruct the students to
translate the figure left four units and up six units” Also note, as stated in the CSO explanation
slide, that each CSO is listed in the procedure for the step that covers it For example, “The students will draw this figure on
their graph using the coordinates. (M.O.G.3.1)”
Closure
The Closure is the eighth part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Procedure section Your goal here is to explain how you will
conclude this lesson How will you end the class?
What will you do at the end of the period to bring the lesson together for the students?
How will you re-cap or wrap-up this lesson?
In the sample lesson plan, I explain exactly how I end the lesson in my Closure section: Like the Interest-Builder and
Assignment sections, this is part of the procedure, but it is important to note specifically how you intend to close your lesson For example, “I will wrap up the lesson
by summarizing each type of transformation”
Evaluation of Student-Learning The Evaluation of Student-Learning is the
ninth part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Closure section Your goal here is to explain how you will assess
what your students learned during the course of this lesson
How you will determine at the end of the period if the students accomplished what you intended for this lesson?
Were the specific lesson objectives achieved?
As you can see in the sample lesson plan, I explain how I will know if the students achieved the goals I had set for the lesson in my Evaluation of Student-Learning section: I describe ensuring participation, which should
be done for all lesson plans In addition, I state that the purpose of the
homework is for practice, and that I will grade this work to assess each student’s knowledge
Assignment
The Assignment is the tenth part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Evaluation of Student-Learning section Your goal here to list the assignment or
assignments, if applicable, that students must complete for this lesson
Will there be an assignment for students? If so, will students have time to complete the
assignment in class, or will there be homework? What is the assignment, and what specifically are
students expected to do?
In the sample lesson plan, I describe details for the assignment I will give my students: Note that I explain what the
assignment is, how it will be distributed to students, and what specifically the students are to do
Another important note, it is perfectly acceptable to have no assignment for your lesson plan
Modifications
The Modifications are the tenth part of your lesson plan. They should be made visible directly below the Assignment section Your goal here is create specific accommodations for
exceptional students Do you have any gifted students?
How will you adapt the lesson for their talents? Do you have any students with learning disabilities?
How will you ensure these students can achieve the specific lesson objectives?
Do you have any students who work at an accelerated pace?
How will you provide engagement for these students throughout the lesson?
For the sample lesson plan, I list and describe 3 modifications: Note that I have listed a modification
for three broad groups of students You’ll need to address the specific needs
for students you teach, but it is important to plan a lesson that could easily be adapted for any and all students so that you can use it for years to come
Reflection
The Reflection is the final part of your lesson plan. It should be made visible directly below the Modifications section
Your goal here is to explain how the lesson worked to reference for future lessons Did the lesson go as planned?
What went well, and what went poorly? Were there any responses from students that
surprised you? Is there any timing you must change?
You must leave this section blank until after you’ve actually used the plan to teach a class
For the sample lesson plan, I do include a Reflection section: I have used this lesson plan before, so I
was able to evaluate how the plan worked Note that I mention specific information that I
will be able to refer to the next time I use this lesson plan
Remember you will not include this section until after you use the lesson plan to teach a class!
Conclusion
You should now review my sample lesson plan again, then re-read through this presentation to ensure your understanding
Good luck creating your very own lesson plan!