Tired of lesson plans that feel thrown together? Imagine a delicious pizza – perfectly balanced, flavorful, and satisfying for all learners.

That’s what a well-designed lesson plan should be too!

This free Google Docs template, based on the renowned Danielson Framework, is your one-stop shop for crafting engaging and effective lessons.

Template Highlights:

1. Class

2. Date

3. Unit

4. Lesson Title

5. Content Standard Alignment

6. Lesson Objectives/Instructional Outcomes

(Framework Domain 1c: Setting Instructional Goals)

• Outline the concept, knowledge, skill, or application students can demonstrate upon lesson completion.

7. Relationship to Unit Structure

(Framework Domain 1e: Designing Coherent Instruction)

• How does this lesson support the unit goals/enduring understandings?
• How does this lesson build on the previous lesson in this instructional sequence?
• How does this lesson support the next lesson in this instructional sequence?

8. Instructional Materials/Resources

(Framework Domain 1d: Demonstrating Knowledge of Resources)

• List all materials and resources required by teacher and/or students, including preparation or other special instructions.

9. Methods and Instructional Strategies

(Framework Domain 1a: Demonstrating Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy)

• Anticipated Student Misconceptions

10. Concept Prerequisites

• List all key concepts and terminology necessary for students to understand the concepts and meet the standards, goals, and objectives of the lesson.

11. Introduction-Anticipatory Set

12. Instructional Activities

• Includes questioning techniques, grouping strategies, pedagogical approaches.

13. Wrap Up Synthesis/Closure

14. Differentiation According to Student Needs

(Framework Domain 1b: Demonstrating Knowledge of Students)

• Address diverse student needs including students with an IEP or 504, cultural linguistic needs.

15. Assessment (Formative and Summative)

(Framework Domain 1f: Assessing Student Learning)

• May indicate the type of assessment most appropriate, or provide sample questions, entire tests, portfolio guidelines, or rubrics if available submitted along with the lesson plan as attachments.

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