10 Steps to a Quality Lesson Plan

1. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 1. What do you want to teach? • Follow state or school standards • Be aware of grade level • Record a time estimate • Reference standards if possible

2. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 2. Develop clear objectives • Learning outcomes, not activities • Objectives should be measurable • Differentiate enabling and terminal objectives

3. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 3. Materials required • Be specific • Be thorough • Write as if someone else will use the plan

4. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 4. Command attention • Anticipatory set • Introduction • Review of previous lesson • Map • Prompt questions

5. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 5. Write step by step procedures • List relevant actions • Be as specific as possible • A flowchart is helpful here

6. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 6. Provide practice time • This can be assigned or in class • Provide feedback

7. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 7. Provide closure • Review anticipatory set • Discussion • Reflective journals • Review key points

8. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 8. Write assessment • Make sure this specifically measures whether objectives have been met • Make direct correlation between objectives and assessment

9. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 9. Make adaptations • Follow Access/ ADD guidelines • Work with Case Manager

10. 10 Stepsto a Quality Lesson Plan • 10. Provide “Connections” • Suggest how class can be integrated with other subjects • Provide multiple integrations