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