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!