Lesson plan template
Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan Template
The seven-step direct-instruction model many districts still require on formal observations.
When to use it. Use it when your evaluator expects it, or when teaching a clear procedure that benefits from tight modeling.
The template
Print this and write in the boxes, or copy the headings into your own planning document.
Anticipatory set
How do you get their attention and surface prior knowledge?
Objective and purpose
State what they will learn and why it matters.
Input
What information do students need?
Modeling
Show a finished example and how you got there.
Check for understanding
How do you verify before releasing them?
Guided practice
Practice with you nearby.
Independent practice
Practice alone.
The same template, filled in
A real 2nd grade addition lesson, so you can see the level of detail each box actually needs.
- Anticipatory set
- Show yesterday's exit ticket, ask what tripped people up.
- Objective and purpose
- Today we regroup, because it is how every larger addition works.
- Input
- The place-value meaning of carrying a ten.
- Modeling
- Two worked problems, thinking aloud.
- Check for understanding
- Whiteboards: everyone solves one, all hold up at once.
- Guided practice
- Three problems together, you circulate.
- Independent practice
- Practice page, collected at the end.
