How to Write a Lesson Plan: Introduction to Basic Lesson Design and the 8 Keys to Good Planning

by Lynn Melby Gordon

In this article, learn how to write a lesson objective and draft a practical lesson plan using a classic and adaptable lesson plan outline. Eight key elements related to good lesson design are
1. Motivation,
2. Explaining the objective,
3. Input, examples, and multiple representations
4. Modeling,
5. Checking for understanding,
6. Guided practice,
7. Independent practice,
8. Formal assessment or informal evaluation of the objective.
Includes a blank lesson plan template, a sample written lesson plan, and a list of verbs to help you write precise performance objectives. ( 10,224 words)

Lynn Melby Gordon, Ph.D. is a full-time tenured professor of teacher education at California State University, Northridge. She is the author of The Big Collection of Phonics Flipbooks, published by Scholastic in 2009.

Genres: Teaching

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 10, 2013

Reviews

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good easy read. Nothing too crazy to understand, seems practical, but good reminders on how to teach and create a lesson plan. I found it engaging and helpful as a supplemental read, while I take courses to become a certified teacher. 3 stars.

[Danielle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Bare bones basics of lesson plan writing. If this is your first year teaching and you have no educational background in HOW to prepare lessons to teach, it's great. But if you know anything about education or teaching, this book is nothing new.

[Sandra Plaza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book!

I learned so much about lesson planning, I am so happy I found this author, looking toward to implement and improved my lessons and students engagement!

[Kimberly Wright Oelkers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended by my principal and on Kindle Unlimited. If I only had this book years ago...

[Sarah T Alj · Rating 4 out of 5]

The basics you need for effective lesson planning.

[Rohit · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good guide for planning LPs

A good guide to understand and improve your lesson planning. Easy to understand and become creative in your craft. Nice 👍

[Azat Sultanov · Rating 4 out of 5]

refreshes theoretical side of things