Writing Lesson Plans
KIN 229
Lesson Plans
Refer to Handout on Lesson Plan
Format
 Designing written lesson plans
 In each written lesson, include
information such as name of school,
date, class name, grade level,
instructor name, special equipment
needed, and the topic.
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Written Lesson Plans
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Keep in mind that lesson plans and
unit plans may be helpful in legal
matters, so sufficient detail is needed
regarding progressions in skill
development, instructions, and class
management.
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Write clear, observable, and
measurable objectives
 Include at least 1 Cognitive Objective
and 1 Affective Objective.
 Each day will have Psychomotor
Objectives.
 Refer to Bloom’s Taxonomy Handout
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Warm Up
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warm up should include a
method of gradually increasing the
hear rate, and finally a stretch for
each large muscle group.
 Only Static stretching is accepted.
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Include 2-4 instructional cues when
teaching a skill: Make statements concise
and easy for students to remember. For
example, “hand in the cookie jar” or “follow
through high” are good cues for the
basketball shot because they describe how
the skill should be performed.
Avoid information overload: 4 cues max.
Safety Rules
Provide
a detailed list of
Safety Rules for each unit.
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 Ensure
instruction and
activities are appropriate to
learner.
 Build logically on previous
skills learned by students.
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Be specific when describing activities
and drills. Go further than merely
providing the name of the drill.
 Lesson plans are best written in
outline format, chronologically listing
the activities for the day.
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Lesson plans should include enough
information that a substitute teacher
could teach from the information
provided.
 Write the plan for an audience other
than yourself.
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Evaluation Procedures
a method of evaluation
for each objective to include
written tests, scoring rubrics,
rating scales, checklist, etc.
 Include
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 During
class:
 Keep the session upbeat and
active
 Maximize participation time: don’t
talk too much. Instruction should
be limited to a few minutes at
most.
Warm Up
 Get
the students actively
involved as quickly as they enter
the gym.
 Have an interesting warm up
routine for each day.
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At the beginning of the lesson, state
the purpose of the lesson.
 Always inform students of the
benefits of the particular activity. You
might say, “By taking part in this
activity, you will improve cardio
respiratory capacity, flexibility, etc.
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 Ensure
drills are designed for
maximum participation by
everyone.
 Long lines of students waiting to
perform a skill are not acceptable.
This is particularly a problem in
relay activities.
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Make transitions between instruction
and activities smooth and efficient.
Routines and techniques can help
streamline the transitions (e.g. “Place
the volleyballs in the basket in 7
seconds. 7, 6, 5. . .”).
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Equipment should be placed on the
perimeter so students disperse to
gather equipment, rather than
converge.
 Have all equipment ready when
students enter the gym.
 At the end of each class, have the
class to help you set up for the next
class.
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Use good techniques to get students
attention: Examples for stopping
activities include whistling (auditory),
lifting your hand (visual), or even
using a loud speaker. Other
techniques include requiring
participants to move to “open space,”
placing the ball between feet (or
above head), sitting down, hands on
knees, or raising their hand.
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Use appropriate demonstrations for
proper skill execution.
 Direct the students to what they
should look for in the technique and
then perform the skill.
 It is appropriate to have students with
good technique demonstrate the skill.
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Follow the written lesson plan. Only
deviate if unexpected circumstances
require a change in format or content.
 Be willing to adjust if students are off
task or disinterested.
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Ensure safety by instructing students
to execute skills using proper
technique; matching opponents with
like size, strength, and skill; and
providing a hazard-free environment
for participation.
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Provide feedback as students practice
skills.
Use encouragement (motivational),
 Correct faults (instructional),
 Identify and praise proper technique
(positive reinforcement).
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Exude confidence.
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When instructing, keep your back to the
wall as much as possible so you can see
everyone and everyone can hear you. The
same applies in outdoor settings. As you
move about, try to stay on the perimeter of
the instructional space.
 Project your voice. Speak using your
diaphragm to project across the audience.
This is referred to as your “gym voice.”
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 Use
a Whistle or some method
of getting students attention
and letting them know when
to transition.
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 Be
certain that every child/student is
actively involved in the lesson.
 Have a detailed plan for all adapted
students.
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http://www.twu.edu/INSPIRE/adapted.htm
Methods of Evaluation
 Continue
to evaluate students
in each lesson.
 Provide a written means for
give students feedback on
their performance.
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Have a conclusion, and cool down
period.
 Summarize the materials learned in
the class.
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