A sample lesson using Direct Instruction to make the outcomes and assessment clear

1. Sample Lesson Plan:
Metaphor

2. Learning Intentions
Students will understand what metaphors are
and how they can be used to develop deeper
understanding.

3. Success Criteria
Students will be able to create metaphors and
use them in lessons to link new concepts to
previous knowledge.

4. Build Commitment
The 'hook' that grabs
the attention of the
students.

5. The INPUT of the lesson in this case is a video
explaining metaphors
I will MODEL it with some visual examples
I will CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING using
questions.

6. James Geary- Metaphor
TED.com

7. Guided Practice
I will hand out some cards with images and ask
students to create metaphors for their teaching
practice or for something they have learned
today.

8. Metaphors- that is, understanding one thing in
terms of something else. [..] metaphor is central
to reason [...] Metaphorical imagination is
essential in forging empathic connections and
communication experiences that others do not
share ( Daniel Pink, 'A Whole New Mind')

9. Some examples for subjects:
Science-immune system as army
History-'Camelot' and Kennedys
English- 'Juliet is the sun'
I.T.- the world wide web
Business- bears and bulls

10. Closure
Clear up any
misconceptions
Share learning
Reinforce major points

11. Independent Practice
This is the crucial part
Students need to learn to use the new material in
unfamiliar contexts
I.e. can you use metaphors in your lessons to
reinforce new concepts?

12. Some resources for
lesson planning....
Lesson planning- http://www.crlt.umich.edu/gsis/P2_5.php
Understanding By Design lesson template-
http://www.orange.k12.nj.us/15502098152426393/site/default.asp
Sample UBD lesson plans-
http://www.internet4classrooms.com/links_grades_kindergarten_12/samp
le_units_lessons_understanding_by_design.htm
Solution Tree- http://www.solution-tree.com/ ( great resources and videos
for PLTs)