How to Make Lesson Plan

By Yan Suo
July 5, 2010

THINK

What is a lesson plan?

What is a lesson plan

A teachers detailed description of the cour

se of instruction for an individual lesson.
-- Wikipedia Dictionaries

A lesson plan is a written guide for trainers p

lans in order to achieve the intended learning
outcomes. It provides specific definition and
direction on learning objectives, equipment, i
nstructional media material requirements, an
d conduct of the training.
-- Education Dictionaries

THINK

What is the purpose of a le

sson plan?

Communicate

to

You

THINK

What to consider when writ

ing a lesson plan?

Modified from sources: What to Consider When Writing a Lesson Plan

Technology, software, audio/visuals,

teacher mentors, community
resources, equipment, library
resources, local guest speakers, etc.
Subject matter that you will be
teaching
State/school district curriculum guides
National/state curriculum standards
Ability & interest levels
Backgrounds
Attention spans
Ability to work together in groups
Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
Special needs or accommodations
Learning preferences

Know the
instructional
materials
Know the
content
Know your
students

What to consider when writing a lesson plan

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Ability & interest levels

Backgrounds
Attention spans
Ability to work together in groups
Prior knowledge and learning exp
eriences
Special needs or accommodations
Learning preferences

Know y
our stu
dents
Know the
content
Know the
materials

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know yo
ur studen
ts

Know th
e conte
nt
Know the
materials

Subject matter that you will be t

eaching
State/school district curriculum
guides
National/state curriculum stand
ards

What to consider when designing a lesson plan?

Know yo
ur studen
ts
Know the
content

Know th
e mater
ials

Technology
Software
Audio/visuals
Teacher mentors
Community resources
Equipment
Library resources
Local guest speakers

Key components of a lesson plan

Profile

Objectiv
es

Materials
/
Equipme
nts

Procedur
e

Assessm
ent

Key components of a lesson pl

an
Profile
Objectives
Materials/
Equipment
s

Basic information about the lesson

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Procedure
Assessmen
t

6.
7.

Name of lesson
Contributor
Subject
Grade level
Instructional settings: Small Group,
Whole class
General Description of lesson
Standards

Key components of a lesson pl

an

Profile

Objective
s
Materials/ E
quipments
Procedure
Assessment

Determine what you want students

to learn and be able to do
Focus on the concept or skill whic
h you intend to teach

E.g. Organize, design and prototype c

ontent-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 pl

an

Profile
Objectives

Materials
/ Equipment

Materials

Procedure
Assessment

Power Point presentations (visual aids)

Text Books
Journal Articles
Multimedia materials: Instructional vi
deo or audio
Job-aid
Rubric
Checklist

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Assessment

THINK

The equipment available fo

r the instructor

Key components of a lesson pl

an

Profile
Objectives

Commonly used instructional equip

ments

PowerPoint

Materials/ E

quipment
s

Media

Player

Computer equipment
Computer

Procedure
Assessment

Software applications

Internet

connection

Video equipment
Projector

Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials

Key components of a lesson pl

an

Profile

Outlining the STEPS of the teaching

process

Objectives

Materials/ E
quipments

Procedur
e
Assessment

Useful Instructional Strategies

Using the Appropriate Technique in Y

our Lesson Plan

Key components of a lesson pl

an

Profile
Objectives

Materials/ E
quipments
Procedure

Assessme
nt

Assess the outcome and to what e

xtent the objectives were achieved
Ensure the assessment activity is di
rectly and explicitly tied to the stat
ed objectives.
Take time to reflect upon the res
ult, and revise the lesson plan acc
ordingly

Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure -> Assessment

THINK

The assessment activities a

vailable for the instructor

Key components of a lesson pl

an

Profile
Objectives

Materials/ E
quipments
Procedure

Assessme
nt

Some commonly used assessment a

ctivities:

quizzes
tests
independently performed worksheets
cooperative learning activities
hands-on experiments
oral discussion
question-and-answer sessions

AND

Take time to reflect upon the r

esult, and revise the lesson pl
an accordingly!

Three Lesson Plan Models

Gagnes Nine Events of Instruction

Madeline Hunter's Seven Step Lesson Pla

n Model

The 5Es Model

Check handouts for
detailed information

THREE LESSON PLAN MODELS

Gagnes
Nine
Events of
Instructio
n

1.

Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson
Plan Model

5.

The 5Es
Model

2.
3.
4.

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

THREE LESSON PLAN MODELS

Gagnes
Nine
Events of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven
Step
Lesson
Plan
Model
The 5Es
Model

Step 1. Review

Step 2. Anticipatory Set

Step 3. Objective

Step 4. Input and modeling

Step 5. Checking understanding

Step 6. Guided practice

Step 7. Independent practice

THREE LESSON PLAN MODELS

Gagnes
Nine
Events of
Instruction
Madeline
Hunter's
Seven Step
Lesson
Plan Model
The 5Es
Model

Engage

Explore

Explain

Elaborate

Evaluate

Activity

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 p
lan models introduced before in your lesson plan
Useful

Instructional Strategies
Using the Appropriate Technique in Your Lesson Plan

Evaluate and revise your lesson by using the

lesson plan checklist

Time: 30 minutes

Activity

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 t
o the stated objectives

Reference

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 fro
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http://k6educators.about.com/od/lessonplanheadquarters/tp/8_steps_lp.htm
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http://www.lessonplanbuilder.org/lessons/help.cfm
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