Lesson Plans The Lesson Cycle

							A Basic Guide:
Practical & Theoretical Underpinnings of
the Lesson Cycle:
   The lesson cycle allows a teacher to teach
    material, have students practice utilizing the
    material in a group setting, and finally
    challenges students to utilize the material
    alone.
   The lesson cycle allows for:
      Repetition of concepts, activity, student-centered
      learning, student engagement, and deep learning.
What does the Lesson Cycle do for you
as a teacher?
   Reinforcement & Repetition
   Encourages:
      Hands-On Activity
      Cooperative Learning, Active Learning, Learner-
       Centered Teaching, Etc.
      Interaction with Students
   Offers a simple way to evaluate student
    learning daily.
                         Explanation of Content
                                                                 Re-Teach
                               Checking
                             Understanding
                                                    Guided
   State                                            Practice
  Purpose                   MONITORING            Checking for
 and Focus                       &                  Mastery
                             ADJUSTING



                          Independent Practice
Conclude                          &               Yes       No
 Lesson                  Assessment of Mastery

             Extension