Lesson 5.I.
The Plan of Attack
SUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT:
v an ample supply of paper
v journals
STUDENT HANDOUTS:
v The Basic Components of a Lesson Plan
v Classroom Lesson Plan
v Writing Activity Sheet
STANDARD:
Students will recognize the characteristics of effective teaching.
Students will plan and deliver a lesson.
1.
Start the activity by simulating a few moments from an unplanned lesson. (For
example, start by asking the students to clear their desks for a new activity. After
they’ve cleared their desks, say “I’ve changed my mind; I think it would be better
to get out a sheet of paper, and oh, yes, maybe we should pull our desks
together in groups of four.” Let them get set and say “I just remembered that we
need puzzles, and I didn’t bring enough. So we’ll have to do something
different. Maybe I’ll just have you pull your desks apart and every 4th person
will work on a puzzle while the others do a worksheet.” Ad lib if necessary.)
Stop at some point when you sense their level of frustration has risen, and you have
made it obvious that you have not properly planned.
Ask the students how they feel about the lesson. What do they sense is wrong? Explain
to the students that teachers must plan. They must decide on and plan for the most
effective way to meet the needs of the students. Their plan is like a map that outlines
what must be done to get students to a certain level of understanding. Without a plan, a
lesson can become chaos. Tell them they will now have the opportunity to plan a lesson.
2.
Give each student “The Basic Components of a Lesson Plan” handout. Discuss and
explain each part of the procedure with the students. Answer any questions that the
students might have. It might be interesting for the students to see the lesson plans
that you make for your classes each day. They will be surprised at the extensive
work that goes into your planning.
PROTEAM DREAMQUEST CURRICULUM
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MODULE 5:
ACTIVITIES:
I Can Teach Others
DESCRIPTOR: