lesson plan

Name: Date/Time:

Grade Level & Subject:

Unit:

Lesson:

Setting and Assessing Student Learning Outcomes / Knowledge of Resources

Context of the Lesson/Unit

Identify the broader unit that the lesson fits within.

List NE Standards. List ISTE Student Standards or Applied technology used.

Learning Objective(s)

Directly align with standard content and cognitive difficulty. Clear and concise. Valid method of assessment and developmentally appropriate for one lesson.

Previous Knowledge/Sequence of Learning

Plans and practices reflect understanding of prerequisite knowledge. Previous knowledge is specific to lesson plan objectives. Future knowledge identifies objectives related to current objectives.

Diagnostic/Pre-Assessment

Pre-assessment aligns with objectives, data is used to inform decisions.

Post (summative) Assessment

Directly measures mastery of learning objectives and applies all success criteria to evaluate students’ mastery of learning objectives.

Learner Background

Identifies known developmental characteristics/strengths (social, emotional, cognitive, physical, language); individual identity traits (races, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities/expressions, religions, political affiliations, socio-economic backgrounds, disclosed sexual orientations, and interests); student interests and readiness for learning; multi-language/emergent bilingual needs.

List the name(s) or initials of student(s) and if they have an IEP and or/504 plan.

Applies the learner characteristics throughout lesson sequence.

Materials & References

1. List all materials needed to implement the lesson.

2. Resources are ready-to-use and attached/linked.

3. All adopted or borrowed materials are cited in APA form or N/A.

4. Technology is incorporated to enhance the lesson.

Instructional Plan

Write out each step of instruction with explicit detail to the extent that another teacher/substitute could implement the plan with minimal assistance. Include step-by-step procedures; questioning/dialogue; and transitions. Provide links and/or attach ALL resources, tools, and assessments implemented throughout the plan.

Lesson Segment

Detailed Sequence of Teaching

Formative Assessment

(Include Estimated Time Allotted)

Differentiation

Describe specific adjustments to each section below that anticipate student needs.

Accommodation(s)

(IEPs and/or 504 Plans)

Connect all segments to specific individual student accommodations listed in IEP and/or 504 Plan.

Formative Assessments

Specific strategies that evaluate and allow for reflection in progress towards mastery of learning objective(s).

Introduction

Begins lesson with hook/anticipatory set that engages students in the lesson’s topic.

Clearly communicates Objective(s) and relevance for objective (s) for application to interest/motivation for future learning.

Develops sequencing of learning experiences that utilizes and assigns available time.

Core Instruction

Intentionally plans and incorporates 3+ means of engagement to optimize learning opportunities (I.e., partner work, pair share, performance tasks, Kagan cooperative learning strategies, Talk Moves, Inquiries).

Sufficient detail to guide instruction with ease.

Provides guided/intentional and varied levels (Bloom’s) of questions.

Closure

States a clear plan for evaluating mastery of learning objective(s).