The Science of Writing a Lesson Plan Lynn Cole, Joann Ericson, Joan McMahon, David McDonald, Anthony Falbo Produced in Cooperation Produced by Visual Media Services, Information Resources, Towson State University, Copyright 1994

Four Main Parts to a Lesson Plan n Objective(s) n Introduction to the lesson n Body of the lesson n Closure

I. Objectives n Conditions - specify a given situation n Performance - what the learner will do n Skill or concept - specific content area n Criteria - to what standards

II. Introduction to the Lesson n Motivate - inspire, stimulate, interest n State the purpose - why important/relevant n Tap prior knowledge - relate to past

III. Body of the Lesson A. Modeling n Demonstration n Explanation n Skill or concept

III. Body of the Lesson B. Guided Instruction n Work with students in logical order of content

III. Body of the Lesson C. Checks of Understanding n Questions,cueing n Dialog n Feedback from students to ensure understanding

III. Body of the Lesson D. Independent Practice n Internalize knowledge and use it without instructor guidance

IV. Closure A. Summary n What was learned by the student n Why the student needed to learn it n How they will use it

IV.Closure B. Evaluation n Did lesson accomplish objective? n Was instructor effective? n Was student successful?

IV.Closure C. Application and Extension n Putting what was learned to immediate or future use