How to Make Lesson Plan

THINK…

What is a lesson
plan?
What is a lesson plan
 A teacher’s detailed description of the
course of instruction for an individual
lesson.
 -- Wikipedia
Dictionaries
 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.
THINK…

What is the purpose of a

lesson plan?
Communicate to…
You
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What to consider when

writing a lesson plan?
What to consider when writing a lesson plan
• Ability & interest levels
• Backgrounds
• Attention spans
Know your • Ability to work together in groups
students • Prior knowledge and learning
experiences
• Special needs or
accommodations
• Learning preferences
• Subject matter that you will be teaching
Know the content • State/school district curriculum guides
• National/state curriculum standards

Know the • Technology, software, audio/visuals,

teacher mentors, community resources,
instructional equipment, library resources, local guest
materials speakers, etc.

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

What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know
 Ability & interest levels
your  Backgrounds
student  Attention spans
s
 Ability to work together in groups

Know the  Prior knowledge and learning

content experiences
 Special needs or
Know the
materials
accommodations
 Learning
What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know  Subject matter that you will be

your teaching
students
 State/school district curriculum

Know guides
the  National/state curriculum
content
standards
Know the

materials
What to consider when designing a lesson
plan?

Know
 Technology
your  Software
students
 Audio/visuals

 Teacher mentors
Know the
content  Community resources

 Equipment
Know
 Library resources
the
material  Local guest speakers
s
 Key components of a lesson plan

Materials/
Profile Objectives Procedure Assessment
Equipments
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Basic information about the
lesson
1. Name of lesson
Objectives 2. Contributor
Materials/
3. Subject
Equipmen 4. Grade level
t
s 5. Instructional settings: Small Group,
Whole class
Procedure
6. General Description of lesson
Assessme 7. Standards
n
t
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Determine what you want
students to learn and be able to
Objective do
s
 Focus on the concept or skill
Materials/ which you intend to teach
Equipments
 E.g. Organize, design and prototype
content-rich Web sites that are
Procedure
easy to navigate and search
Assessmen
t
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure ->
Assessment

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The types of instructional

materials
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Materials
 Power Point presentations (visual
Objectives
aids)
Materials/
 Text Books
Equipments  Journal Articles
 Multimedia materials: Instructional
Procedure
video or audio
Assessment
 Job-aid
 Rubric
 Checklist
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure ->
Assessment

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The equipment available for

the instructor
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Commonly used
instructional equipments
Objectives  Software applications
 PowerPoint
Materials/
Equipm  Media Player
en  Computer equipment
ts
 Computer
 Internet connection
Procedure
 Video equipment
Assessme  Projector
nt
Modified from sources: Designing Instructional Materials
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Outlining the STEPS of the
teaching process
Objectives

Materials/  Useful Instructional Strategies

Equipments  Using the Appropriate Technique in
Your Lesson Plan
Procedur
e

Assessmen
t
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Assess the outcome and to what
extent the objectives were
Objectives
achieved
Materials/  Ensure the assessment activity
Equipments is directly and explicitly tied to
the stated objectives.
Procedure
 Take time to reflect upon the
Assessme result, and revise the lesson
nt plan accordingly
Profile -> Objectives -> Materials/Equipment -> Procedure -> Closure ->
Assessment

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The assessment activities

available for the instructor
Key components of a lesson
plan
Profile  Some commonly used
assessment activities:
Objectives  quizzes
Materials/
 tests
Equipments  independently performed worksheets
 cooperative learning activities
Procedure
 hands-on experiments
Assessme  oral discussion
nt  question-and-answer sessions
AND…

Take time to reflect upon the

result, and revise the
lesson plan accordingly!