To effectively lesson plan, teachers must be able to take a state standard, craft well-aligned and measurable learning objectives, create a list of materials needed, identify academic language needed for mastery, effectively introduce the lesson, and design activities and assessments that reflect the intended learning outcomes. This can seem like an overwhelming process, especially as a beginning teacher. Breaking down the lesson and developing a strategic plan will ensure that all areas of instruction are addressed.

In preparation for the Topic 6 Benchmark assignment, complete the “Components of a Lesson Plan” template to provide a whole group lesson aligned to your grade level, state standard, and learning objective from the Topic 1 assignment.

Grade Level: Second Grade Subject Area (ELA or Math): Math ELA or Math State Standard: Tennessee – Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Grade 2, Standard 2.OA.A.1 (use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems such as adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns).

Learning Objective: Students will be able to solve one- and two-step addition and subtraction word problems with 100 words by drawing a model and writing an equation with a symbol representing the unknown, and will be able to correctly solve at least 4-5 word problems on an exit ticket.