Lesson Planning Templates
Effective lesson planning is both an art and a science. These templates provide structured frameworks that ensure you include all essential components while remaining flexible enough to adapt to your teaching style and student needs. Whether you’re planning detailed lessons or need quick frameworks for last-minute preparation, these tools help you design coherent, purposeful instruction that leads to student learning.
Universal Lesson Plan Template
Lesson Title:
Subject/Grade:
Duration:
Learning Objectives:
- Students will be able to:
- Success criteria: Students will know they’ve succeeded when they can:
Materials Needed:
Lesson Structure:
Hook/Engagement (5-10 minutes):
- Activity: ________________
- Purpose: ________________
Direct Instruction (10-15 minutes):
- Key concepts: ________________
- Teaching method: ________________
- Checking for understanding: ________________
Guided Practice (15-20 minutes):
- Activity: ________________
- Teacher role: ________________
- Student role: ________________
Independent Practice (10-15 minutes):
- Task: ________________
- Success criteria: ________________
- Support available: ________________
Closure (5 minutes):
- Wrap-up activity: ________________
- Preview next lesson: ________________
Assessment:
- Formative: ________________
- Summative: ________________
Differentiation:
- For struggling learners: ________________
- For advanced learners: ________________
- For English language learners: ________________
Reflection Notes:
- What went well: ________________
- What to change: ________________
- Student response: ________________
5-Minute Lesson Plan (For Quick Planning)
Component | Content | Time |
Objective | What will students learn? | |
Hook | How will you grab attention? | |
Teach | Key point + example | |
Practice | Students try it | |
Check | How do you know they got it? |
