ESOL Lesson Plan Template
Class Level /NRS
Lesson Title
Range
Unit Title
Teacher Name
Number of Lessons in Unit
Lesson # Length of Lesson
LESSON OBJECTIVES Evidence of Learning
CONTENT LANGUAGE
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Students will show their learning (of the objectives)
by:
LEARNING TARGET STATEMENTS1
(Written in student-friendly language, these statements help learners reflect on what they are able to do
as a result of the lesson e.g., I can explain…, I can give examples of…. Before I could…, now I can…)
MA ELP STANDARDS AND BENCHMARKS THAT ALIGN WITH LESSON OBJECTIVES
(Use both the notation and shortened wording of the benchmark)
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TARGET VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
LEARNING PLAN
Incorporate the “I do,” “We do,” “You do” model. Check for understanding at Involve students in using technology to find, evaluate, consume, create, organize,
regular intervals. communicate, and share digital content.
Use rigorous, culturally relevant texts and tasks to contextualize instruction. Include choice and flexibility where appropriate to meet diverse needs.
Incorporate a variety of interactive activities that foster student engagement. Provide supports as needed for students with low literacy or learning differences.
Support learners in making connections to their lives.
Differentiation Materials
Part of the Lesson What Teacher and Students Are Doing Time
Include digital resources
WARM UP/ INTRODUCTION
Review unit goal/culminating project.
Review key learnings from previous
lesson(s)/Activate prior knowledge.
Introduce the learning target
statements.
BODY OF THE LESSON
Explanation and modeling
Explain and model the target
language, or skill
Provide clear directions for
accomplishing the task
Check for understanding of directions
Provide direct instruction as needed
Consider opportunities for learners to
access and discover the new
content independently (i.e.,
deductively vs. inductively).
Guided Practice
Provide opportunities, guidance, and
support for learners to practice new
language.
Engage learners in inquiring, exploring,
and problem-solving.
Include multiple kinds of interactions
(e.g., whole group, small group, pairs).
Pose questions that require critical
thinking and evidence from text.
Use technology appropriate to the
task.
Include periodic formative assessments
and feedback and the option to review
and adjust before continuing the
lesson.
Application/Extended practice
Provide opportunities for learners to
use new language and content
knowledge in authentic
communicative activities.
Provide opportunities for students to
demonstrate learning
WRAP-UP /STUDENT REFLECTION
Revisit the lesson’s objectives/learning
target statements
Lead students in reflecting on what
they learned, how they might use what
they learned in their lives, challenges,
questions, etc.
Preview the next lesson.
Consider assigning an extension activity
for homework.
TEACHER REFLECTION
What went well, what
would I do differently next
time?
What students do I need to
engage with more?
