The Structure of

Lesson

Planning

Master Lesson Plan

The Master Lesson Plan is the overall, big picture of the lesson components.

Rationale

• to vary the emphasis and practice of the new information being presented.

• to vary the media though which the information is being practiced.

Master Lesson PlanAlphabet varies daily

New Learning varies daily

Fluency varies by needs of students

Comprehension Skill varies weekly

Phonological awareness depends on new learning

Spelling depends on new learning

Daily Lesson PlanThe Daily Lesson Plan is the daily plan for each component of the Master Lesson Plan.

Key elements for the individual parts of the lesson:

1. Emphasis2. Preparation3. Practice4. Closure

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Emphasis

The objective that fits the day’s category from the Master Lesson Plan. Ex. Alphabet Lesson 1

Emphasis: Sequence with Alphabet Strip

PreparationAn interactive resurface or review of a definition or previously presented material that is necessary for a successful practice of the concept or skill in the day’s activity.

The preparation must also include the procedures for students to follow during practice.

Practice

A multisensory application of the concept and / or practice of the skill that is the emphasis of the day.

Closure

An interactive, multisensory review, restatement, or extension of the practice activity.

Daily Lesson Cycle

It is the ordered daily

presentation of activities.

Daily Lesson Cycle Books 1 & 2

The Daily Lesson Plan is controlled by the Daily Lesson Cycle.

During Books 1 & 2, the Daily Lesson Cycle remains the same.

Daily Lesson Cycle Books 1 & 2

1. Alphabet2. Reading Decks3. New Learning

Application of New Learning4. Instant Words5. Sentences6. RAP Pages****************************************

Daily Lesson Cycle Book 1 & 2

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7. Spelling Deck 8. Phonological Awareness

SegmentationManipulation

9. Spelling Practice10. Review11. Comprehension Skill

Daily Lesson Cycle Books 3 - 7

Beginning in Book 3, the Daily Lesson Cycle changes.

2 days a week, the ‘look’ of Daily Lesson Plan changes.

A-Days /Books 3 - 71. Alphabet2. Reading Decks3. New Learning

Application of New Learning4. Instant Words5. Sentences6. RAP Pages***********************************************First half of lesson – takes 30 min. of a 1 hour class

takes 25 min. of a 45 min. class

A-Days / Books 3 - 7*********************************************

7. Spelling Deck 8. Phonological Awareness

SegmentationManipulation

9. Spelling Practice10. Review11. Comprehension SkillSecond half of lesson - takes 30 min. of a 1 hour class takes 20 min. of a 45 min. class, with

Comprehension Skills on Friday

B-Days /Books 3 - 71. Reading Decks2. Instant Words3. Rate Packet4. Spelling Deck***********************************************5. Spelling Practice6. Review7. Comprehension Skill8. Connected Text with Comp. Mystery

Structure of the Daily Lesson to Facilitate

Timing and Pacing Student’s constructive use of time

impacts learning and achievement.

Time in classroom – Allotted time (regularly scheduled) – Time on task (depends on lesson format)– Engaged learning time (time attending to

relevant instructional activities)

Teacher’s constructive use of time impacts learning and achievement.

– Teaching behaviors• Gaining Attention• Questioning

Guided and Socratic• Preparing• Involving Students

Group or Individual Responses• Monitoring Students

– Instructional management

– Behavior management

The Master Lesson Plan is the overall, big picture of the lesson components.

The Daily Lesson Plan is the daily plan for each component of the Master Lesson Plan.

Key elements for the individual parts of the lesson:1. Emphasis2. Preparation3. Practice4. Closure

The Daily Lesson Cycle is the ordered daily presentation of activities.

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