What are the 5 parts of a lesson?

Out of the 3types of lesson plan, detailed and semi-detailed plans are the ones that can
be broken down into 5 parts. The 5 parts of a lesson plan differ across websites and
even across primary schools as there are many variants, but the most common ways of
dividing lessons are listed below:

1. Objectives

This is possibly the most important out of the 5 parts of a lesson plan, they are the
reason the lesson exists and should drive the activities. It is realistically the first thing a
teacher should do, giving the whole lesson a statement of purpose. Objectives should
answer what students will be capable of doing by the end of the lesson, this is what
teachers should start with. They may include things such as explain, create, define or
use as just a few examples.

Often objectives use SMART criteria, they should be specific, measurable, attainable,
relevant and time-based.

The aims you look at should be specific enough to be achieved in that particular lesson,
even if the lesson works towards a greater overarching aim.

"To develop an appreciation of creative writing"

"To develop an appreciation of creative writing in the short story 'The Looking Glass' by
Anton Chekhov."

In the examples above, the second aim is much more appropriate in one single lesson
as it is something that can be achieved in one lesson.

2. Subject matter

The subject matter includes the specific topic and how that relates back to the National
Curriculum. It should include the sources of information or references - whether that is
websites, textbooks or some other material.

It likely also lists any objects or tools teachers may use to enhance their lessons.

3. Procedure

The procedure makes up the body of the plan, it is an explanation of how the lesson will
progress step-by-step.
 For detailed plans, this includes the expected routines, the activities that will go on and
the questions and answers. For semi-detailed, this is more about the procedures or
steps and the methods that teachers will use to get there.

4. Evaluation

Evaluation is where teachers weigh up how well children understand what they've been
in that lesson, this may be as simple as some multiple-choice questions or a formative
test. Teachers will then want to look at the proportion of class who got the answers
right.

5. Assignment

The assignment component of a plan is made up of questions, exercises and set of

practice specified by the teacher including focused specific questions.

What are the parts of Understanding by Design?

Stage 1: Desired Results

1. Establish goals

2. Understandings

3. Essential questions

4. "Students will know"

5. "Students will be able to"

Stage 2: Assessment Evidence

1. Performance tasks

2. Other evidence

Stage 3: Learning Plan

The learning plan composes both the learning activities and WHERETO elements which
include:

 Where are we going? What's expected of this lesson?

 How will we hook students in?

 Equip students for expected performances

 Rethink/revise - what are likely or predictable misunderstandings going to be in

this unit?

 Evaluation - how will children self-evaluate and reflect on their learning?

 Tailor learning to varied needs, interests and learning styles

 Organize sequence learning

Planning for learning

Planning can be tricky, even for the most experienced teachers. After all, even if you've
got it nailed down to an exact science, finding the time to plan lessons can be tricky. So,
if you're wondering how to write a plan for your class or child, then here are a few
pointers to help you out:

 The first step to planning a lesson is to identify what you'd like to cover in your
lesson. For teachers in state-mandated schools, this might mean browsing the National
Curriculum aims, or a related scheme of work like the White Rose Maths scheme.

 After this, you'll have to determine the individual needs of your students. For
teachers of mixed-ability classes, this might mean using differentiated activities or
worksheets.

 Consider how you're going to engage your students. Using rich media, like videos,
is a great way to do this.

 When you've presented all the information to your class, you should give them
plenty of time to practise. If you like, you can browse Twinkl PlanIt for a collection of
worksheets and activities.

 Always spend a few minutes at the end of each lesson to recap what you've
learned.

As well as the above, it's also important to spend some time evaluating the
effectiveness of your teaching. That way, you can spot if you're doing anything wrong
and take corrective action. The unit and lesson packs you'll find at Twinkl PlanIt contain
a range of assessment materials which are perfect for helping you to do so.

Where can I find more resources for planning?

Coming up with plans for each subject that cover specific topics can be really
challenging. We have resources that can help with the different types of lessons as well
as more brief ideas to get your lessons off to a good start.

Ourlesson plans for KS1 are great for specific topics such as teaching 'The Rainbow
Fish' to children. They have some excellent ideas for different topics you can take
further into the 3 types of lesson plans.
If you want to follow the five part structure, these blank templates might be more suited
to achieve your outcomes.