WHAT MAKES AN EFFECTIVE LESSON PLAN

Components

Start with a goal Standards Actively engage students Developmentally appropriate Think ahead/plan for distraction List material Lesson review Assessment/homework Effectively close

Start With A Goal

Goal/Outcome Idea trying to reach Measurable objectives

Standards

Align content area with standards Generally expectations are Incorporate school and district standards

Actively Engage Students

Keep students applies to all learning styles

“Why” teach lesson Activity to practice/get involved

Developmentally Appropriate Lesson appropriate to age/grade

Review material Grade level use effectively

Research curriculum – grade below and above

Think ahead/Plan for distraction Step in the student’s shoes Lesson keep focus Have alternative activity Have an alternative to technology

activity

List Materials

Preparation time Resources

Books Student needs Teacher needs

Vocabulary

Lesson Review

Reinforce Journal writing activity Questions

Assessment

Homework/Quiz/Test Determine if goals achieved

Alternative Assessment Need to review further Strategies

What worked/Did not work

Effectively Close

Goal achieved Build on objectives/lesson