From Lesson Planning Dread --> to Instructional Success
- Dr. Nadine O'Garro
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
Heyyy SuperTeachers, let’s pick up where we left off!
On Sunday, we introduced the importance of Doing the Work Before Assigning It as a game-changing lesson planning strategy. Now, let’s dive into the how-to of turning this into a sustainable practice that works for you and your students.
Doing the Work 101:
Start with the Student Experience: Complete everything your students will encounter during the lesson. This includes the Do Now, class tasks, and the Exit Ticket.
Analyze and Adjust: Use what you learn from completing the assignment to refine your lesson plan:
Research key vocabulary and concepts.
Adjust learning objectives to ensure clarity and alignment.
Confirm that the end of lesson formative assessment reflect what students will engage with in the lesson.
Planning Your Instruction:
Review Teacher Guides: Once you’ve completed the assignment, use the guide for differentiation strategies and additional insights.
Focus on Timing: Allocate realistic amounts of time for each segment of the lesson, balancing teacher talk with student independent work.
Plan for Flexibility: Be ready to adapt based on student questions, needs, and understanding.
Addressing Common Challenges:
Grade-Level Standards: High-quality instructional materials likely already align with state standards. Focus on scaffolding and raising the rigor rather than dismissing assignments as "too hard" or "too easy."
Raising Rigor: Instead of lowering expectations, plan intentional supports that give all students access to challenging content.
The Big Picture: When you Do the Work, you’re better prepared, more confident, and more effective in delivering lessons that truly support student growth. Say goodbye to wasted instructional time and hello to purposeful, engaging teaching.
Ready to transform how you lesson plan? Schedule a call with Dr. O, your favorite virtual coach, to learn how to make this strategy work for your classroom.
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