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LEARNING EPISODE 10
WRITING MY LESSON PLAN

Target Your Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Learning Episode, I must be able to:

● explain the importance of lesson/learning plans.

● write learning/lesson plans using the specified learning competencies reflections, and effective
communication skills.
● revise the lesson/ learning plans based on the feedback given by the Resource Teacher ● cite
some problems encountered in writing lesson/learning plans.
● use professional reflection and learning to improve practice.

CLARIFY YOUR TASK

Writing My Learning/ Lesson Plans

Lesson Plan Learning Plan - This refers to the blueprint of the daily teaching and learning activities. It is a
step-by-step guide which helps teachers in maintaining the quality of instruction. Lesson plans consist of
essential components such as learning outcomes, learning content, resources and procedures. An
effective lesson plan has a great impact on the teaching- learning process. It is a must that teachers plan
their lessons effectively to ensure a successful instructional experience. There are three types of lesson
plans: detailed, semi detailed and brief.

Some schools design their own lesson plan template which includes their vision, mission, goals and
core values.

The Department of Education has provided templates for Detailed Lesson Plan (DLLP) and Daily Lesson
Log (DLL). This was done to institutionalize instructional planning which is vital to the teaching- learning
process. Guidelines were formulated to assist teachers in planning, organizing and managing their
lessons to meet the needs of the diverse learners.

Teachers must also keep in mind that in stating the learning outcomes, the three domains must be
considered (Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor). Outcomes must be stated in terms that are specific,
measurable, attainable, realistic and time-bound (SMART). The cognitive domain includes remembering,
understanding, applying, analyzing, evaluating and creating.

When writing lesson plans, the learning outcomes, activities and assessment must be constructively
aligned. The instructional strategies used must help in the attainment of the learning outcomes. The
modes of assessment must determine if the outcomes were attained at the end of the lesson.
REVISIT THE INFOGRAPHIC/S

PARTICIPATE AND ASSIST

With all these information in mind, you are all set in writing your lesson plan. Based on the instructions
given by your Cooperating Teacher, prepare your lesson plan (s) based on the learning competencies of
the lesson. Consider the age appropriateness and level of communication of your students.

Request lesson plan exemplars/lesson plan templates from your Resource Teacher. If not available, you
can make use of the basic components of a lesson plan.

LESSON Plan in : SCIENCE

Grade/Year Level: GRADE 3

LEARNING OUTCOMES
A. Demonstrate understanding of parts and functions of animals and importance to humans
B. To enumerate ways of grouping animals based on their structure and importance
C. Classify animals according to their use
D. Relate the animals body covering to where they live.
E. Group animals according to where they live.
LEARNING CONTENT
IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL'S

LEARNING RESOURCES
 Teacher’s Guide pages
Learner’s Materials pages
Textbook pages
Additional Materials from Learning Resource (LR)portal

LEARNING PROCEDURES
a. Reviewing previous lesson or presenting the new lesson

b. Establishing a purpose for the lesson

c. Presenting examples/Instances of the new lesson

d. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skills # 1

e. Discussing new concepts and practicing new skills # 2

f. Developing mastery

g. (leads to Formative Assessment 3)

h. Finding practical application of concepts and skills in daily living

i. Making generalizations and abstractions about the lesson

j. Evaluating learning

k. Additional activities for application or remediation

NOTICE
1. What difficulties did you meet in writing your lesson/learning plans?
One of the biggest challenges I faced while writing my lesson plans was ensuring that they were
engaging and relevant for all pupil's . I wanted to create activities that would spark curiosity and
encourage active participation, but I also needed to ensure that the content was appropriate for
their age and learning levels. Finding the right balance between challenging and accessible
content was a constant consideration. Another difficulty was incorporating technology
effectively. I wanted to use online tools and resources to enhance learning, but I needed to
make sure they were user-friendly and wouldn't create unnecessary barriers for pupil's.
Ultimately, I strived to create lesson plans that were both effective and enjoyable for everyone.

2. What feedback was/were given by your Resource Teacher in your first draft / succeeding
lesson/learning plans?
My Resources teacher' said my lesson plans were good, but she wanted me to add more ways
for kids to work together and learn in different ways. She also told me to use more fun online
tools and make sure the activities really showed what kids learned.

3. What were the best features/areas for improvement of your/lesson learning plans?
-A great lesson plan has clear goals, fun activities, ways to help kids learn in different ways, and tests that
match what they should learn. But, sometimes teachers can make their plans even better by thinking
about how long things take, making sure the information is deep enough, how to keep the classroom
organized, helping kids learn step-by-step, and using different kinds of tests. By doing these things,
teachers can make learning more exciting and helpful for their pupil's.

ANALYZE
Analyze the various components of your lesson plans by answering the given matrix. Take note that
you must have provisions to do this lesson on a face-to-face, modular or through online learning.
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
1.How did you arouse students' interest? What To spark students' interest and keep them
motivational techniques did you indicate in your engaged, try starting with something exciting! A
plan? thought-provoking question, a fun game, an
engaging video, or a real-life example can grab
their attention right away. Make sure they see
how what they're learning connects to their own
lives and interests. Give them choices about how
they want to learn or what they want to work on,
and make the learning hands-on by having them
build, solve problems, or experiment. Don't
forget the power of technology! Incorporate
videos, games, or interactive websites to make
learning more dynamic. And most importantly,
be enthusiastic! Your passion for the subject will
be contagious and inspire your students.
Remember, the best way to motivate students is
to get to know them and find what works best for
each individual.
2. How did you respond to the diverse To support all my pupil's, I created a classroom
types of learners? where everyone feels welcome and valued. I
2.1 gender, needs, strengths, interests and make sure my lessons are flexible and cater to
experiences different learning styles, strengths, and
2.2 linguistic, cultural, socio-economic and backgrounds.
religious backgrounds
2.3 with disabilities, giftedness and talents
2.4 in difficult circumstances
2.5 from indigenous groups

3. What instructional strategies will you employ No matter if I'm teaching in a classroom or online,
in face-to-face or in a remote learning delivery I want to make sure my lessons are Flexible: I'll be
for this lesson? Explain. ready to change things up if needed, and I'll offer
different ways for students to learn. Engaging: I'll
make sure my lessons are interesting and keep
students involved. Responsive: I'll pay attention
to what my students need and adjust my teaching
accordingly. This will help me create a learning
environment where everyone feels welcome and
supported, whether they're in the classroom or
learning from home.
4. Was the language used appropriate to the I made sure my language was easy for my pupil's
level of the students? Explain your answer to understand. I used vocabulary and sentence
briefly. structures that were appropriate for their age
and reading level, introducing new words in a
way that made sense to them. I also used
pictures, examples, and real-life situations to help
them understand the concepts. This made the
lesson clear and engaging for everyone,
regardless of their language skills.
5. What types and levels of questions did you I aimed to incorporate questions that encouraged
formulate? Are they of the higher order thinking higher-order thinking skills (HOTS) to promote
skills (HOTS)? Write two (2) examples. deeper understanding and critical analysis. Here
are two examples:

1. Analysis and Evaluation:

- Question: "Imagine you are the main character

in this story. How would you feel if you were in
their situation? Why?"
 - Explanation: This question requires students to
analyze the character's emotions and
motivations, and then evaluate their own
perspective. They must think critically about the
character's actions and the consequences of their
choices.

I'll use a mix of online resources like interactive

websites, videos, online textbooks, and virtual
6. What instructional resources will you use?
field trips to make learning fun and engaging,
Why? Cite the possible online resources that you
both in the classroom and online. I'll choose the
can utilize whether done in the classroom or in
best resources for each lesson to make sure
remote learning?
they're interesting, helpful, and appropriate for
my pupil's.
7. Are your modes of assessment aligned with Yes, my assessments are designed to match what
your learning outcomes and activities? Cite a I want my students to learn and how they learn
specific example. it. Here's an example:

- Learning Outcome: Students will be

able to explain the different stages of the water
cycle. - Activity: Students will create a model of
the water cycle using different materials.
- Assessment: Students will be asked to
present their model to the class and explain
each stage of the water cycle.

This way, I can see if they understand the water

cycle by watching them build the model and
explain it to others. It's not just about
memorizing facts, but about showing they
understand the concept.
8. Will your performance tasks ensure the Yes, my performance tasks are designed to make
mastery of the learning competencies? Explain sure students really understand the things they're
briefly. supposed to learn. It's like a test, but instead of
just answering questions, they have to show me
they can do something with what they've
learned. For example, if they're learning about
plants, I might have them plant a seed and take
care of it, showing me they understand how
plants grow.
9. In a scale of 1-10, How will you rate your I'd rate my learning plan an 7 out of 10. It's solid,
learning plan(s)? Justify your answer. but there's always room for improvement. Here's
why:- Strengths: I've carefully considered the
learning outcomes, chosen engaging activities,
and designed assessments that match what
pupil's need to learn.
- Areas for Improvement: I'm always looking for
new ways to make learning even more fun and
effective. I'm also open to feedback from pupil's
and other teachers to make sure my plans are the
best they can be.
10. If this lesson is not implemented face-toface, If we can't meet in person, we'll make learning
how are you going to do it remotely? fun and effective online! We'll have virtual
meetings where we can chat and see each other
on video calls, just like in the classroom. I'll use
online learning platforms to share materials, do
activities, and even take quizzes. We can even
 collaborate on projects using tools like Google
Docs or shared online whiteboards. I'll make sure
all the online activities are engaging and
interactive, so learning feels just as good as being
in the classroom!
REFLECT
Why is lesson planning an integral part of the instructional cycle?

Lesson planning is like a roadmap for teaching. It helps teachers: Know what they want students to learn.
Organize the lessons in a clear way- Make sure everyone can learn, even if they learn differently.Check
how students are doing and give them feedback.-Think about what worked well and how to
improve.Keep the classroom running smoothly. When teachers take the time to plan their lessons
carefully, they can create lessons that are fun, helpful, and make students learn and grow.

WRITE ACTION RESEARCH PROMPTS

OBSERVE

The problems/ challenges I encountered in writing my learning lesson plans.

-Making lesson plans can be tricky! Here are some of the things that make it hard: Knowing exactly what
you want students to learn- Making sure everyone can learn, even if they learn in different ways. Picking
the right tests to see if students understand.Finding the best things to use for teaching.Making sure the
lesson is the right length.Being ready to change the plan if something comes up.It takes a lot of thinking
and trying new things to get better at making lesson plans. But when you do, you can make learning fun
and helpful for your students!

REFLECT

I hope to achieve to address these problems and challenges by

To overcome the challenges I face when writing lesson plans, I'm going to use a variety of
strategies. I'll set clear goals, make sure my lessons work for all learners, check how students are
doing along the way, and build a collection of helpful resources. I'll also learn to manage my
time better, connect with other teachers for support, use technology in my teaching, and ask
students what they think. By reflecting on my lessons and learning from other educators, I'll
become a more effective teacher and create engaging learning experiences for my students..

PLAN

Some strategies/solution/means that I can employ to improve these situations problems

To make better lesson plans, I'll focus on clear goals, helping all kids learn, checking if they
understand, collecting helpful resources, managing my time, working with other teachers, using
technology, listening to students, thinking about what works, and learning new things.
ACT Based on my answer in nos. 1-3, the possible title of my action research on this episode is

"Enhancing Lesson Planning Effectiveness: Strategies for Addressing Challenges and Meeting
Diverse Learning Needs"
To further enrich my knowledge in writing my learning lesson plans whether in the classroom
or in remote learning, these are some of the online resources which will help me in these
activities. (Include books, websites, you tube and the like and share these to your peers.)
Realizing the various skills that you need to master in preparing the learning/lesson plans,
which are the most difficult? The easiest to write? Conduct a simple survey from among your
peers by requesting them to answer this simple questionnaire.

Instruction: These are the basic skills in lesson plan writing. Rate yourself on the level of
difficulty of doing the following based on your experience.

4- very difficult
3- difficult

2- moderate in difficult

1-Not difficult

4- very 3difficult 1-Not

difficult 2moderat difficult
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difficult

1. Stating learning outcomes /

2.identifying learning resources to be /

used
3. Sequencing the lesson in an engaging /
and meaningful manner
4. Planning specific learning activities /

5. Identifying strategies to be used /

6. Formulating higher order thinking /

questions (HOTS)

7. Integrating lesson concepts to real life /

situations

8. Integrating values in the lessons /

9. Formulating assessment tools /

10. Identifying performance tasks /

11. Giving assignments /

12. Planning for lesson closure synthesis /

13. Others (please specify

WORK ON MY ARTIFACTS
Paste one (1) lesson plan and write your simple reflection.
Creating a lesson plan is important for guiding learning and keeping students engaged. I had to think
about what I wanted my students to learn and make sure it matched what they should be learning. I also
thought about how different students learn best and planned activities that would work for everyone.
This showed me that teaching the same way to everyone doesn't work. It's better to be flexible and
change things up to help students who are struggling. I also thought about what could go wrong in class
and how to deal with it. This helped me feel more prepared to keep things positive and focused on
learning. The lesson plan is not just a plan for teaching, but also a way for me to see how I'm doing as a
teacher and get better at it. It helped me understand how complicated lesson planning is and how
important it is to keep thinking about how to improve my teaching.