Top 8 Components of a Well-Written Lesson Plan

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1. Objectives and GoalsThe lesson's objectives must be clearly defined and in lined with district and/or state educational standards.

2. Anticipatory SetBefore you dig into the meat of your lesson's instruction, set the stage for your students by tapping into their prior knowledge and giving the objectives a context.

3. Direct InstructionWhen writing your lesson plan, this is the section where you explicitly delineate how you will present the lesson's concepts to your students.

4. Guided PracticeUnder your supervision, the students are given a chance to practice and apply the skills you taught them through direct instruction.

5. ClosureIn the Closure section, outline how you will wrap up the lesson by giving the lesson concepts further meaning for your students.

6. Independent PracticeThrough homework assignments or other independent assignments, your students will demonstrate whether or not they absorbed the lesson's learning goals.

7. Required Materials and EquipmentHere, you determine what supplies are required to help your students achieve the stated lesson objectives.

8. Assessment and Follow-UpThe lesson doesn't end after your students complete a worksheet. The assessment section is one of the most important parts of all.


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