How to Make Lesson Plan
By Yan Suo
July 5, 2010
THINK . . .
What is a lesson plan?
What is a lesson plan
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A teacher’s detailed description of the course of
instruction for an individual lesson.
 -- Wikipedia Dictionaries
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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
Know the content
Know the
instructional materials
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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
• State/school district curriculum guides
• National/state curriculum standards
• Technology, software, audio/visuals, teacher
mentors, community resources, equipment,
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
your
students
Know the
content
Know the
materials
Ability & interest levels
 Backgrounds
 Attention spans
 Ability to work together in groups
 Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
 Special needs or accommodations
 Learning preferences
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What to consider when designing a lesson plan?
Subject matter that you will be
teaching
 State/school district curriculum
Know the
guides
content
 National/state curriculum standards
Know your
students
Know the
materials
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What to consider when designing a lesson plan?
Technology
 Software
 Audio/visuals
Know the
 Teacher mentors
content
 Community resources
Know the  Equipment
materials
 Library resources
 Local guest speakers
Know your
students
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Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
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Basic information about the lesson
1.
Objectives
2.
Materials/
Equipments
3.
Procedure
5.
Assessment
6.
4.
7.
Name of lesson
Contributor
Subject
Grade level
Instructional settings: Small Group,
Whole class
General Description of lesson
Standards
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
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Determine what you want students to
learn and be able to do
Focus on the concept or skill which you
intend to teach
 E.g.
Organize, design and prototype
content-rich Web sites that are easy to
navigate and search
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment
THINK…
The types of instructional
materials
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
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Materials
 Power
Point presentations (visual aids)
 Text Books
 Journal Articles
 Multimedia materials: Instructional video
or audio
 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
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments

Commonly used instructional equipments
 Software
applications
 PowerPoint
 Media
Player
 Computer
equipment
 Computer
Procedure
Assessment
 Internet
 Video
connection
equipment
 Projector
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
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Outlining the STEPS of the teaching
process
 Useful
Instructional Strategies
 Using the Appropriate Technique in Your
Lesson Plan
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
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
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment

Assess the outcome and to what extent
the objectives were achieved
Ensure the assessment activity is directly
and explicitly tied to the stated
objectives.
Take time to reflect upon the result,
and revise the lesson plan accordingly
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment
THINK . . .
The assessment activities
available for the instructor
Key components of a lesson plan
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipments
Procedure
Assessment
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Some commonly used assessment
activities:
 quizzes
 tests
 independently
performed worksheets
 cooperative learning activities
 hands-on experiments
 oral discussion
 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
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The 5E’s Model
Check handouts for
detailed information
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Gain attention
Inform learners of objectives
Stimulate recall of prior learning
Present the stimulus
Provide “learning guidance
Elicit performance (practice)
Provide feedback
Assess performance
Enhance retention and transfer
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model
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Step 1. Review
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Step 2. Anticipatory Set
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Step 3. Objective
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Step 4. Input and modeling
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Step 5. Checking understanding
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Step 6. Guided practice
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Step 7. Independent practice
Gagne’s
Nine Events
of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson Plan
Model
The 5E’s
Model
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Engage
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Explore
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Explain
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Elaborate
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Evaluate
Activity
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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
checklist
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and revise your lesson by using the lesson plan
Time: 30 minutes
Activity
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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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Reference
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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/