Title: Lesson Plan Template Author: Kaito Hanamori Published: September 26, 2023 --- # Lesson Plan Template ## In this article * [Objectives](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#objectives) * [Prerequisite Skills](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#prerequisite-skills) * [Readiness Questions](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#readiness-questions) * [Materials Needed](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#materials-needed) * [Notes for the Presenter](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#notes-for-the-presenter) * [Lesson Outline](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#lesson-outline) * [Exercises](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#exercises) * [Assessment](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#assessment) * [Additional Resources](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#additional-resources) * [Example](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#example) - [Section Heading for Example Lesson](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#section-heading-for-example-lesson) - [Lesson Wrap Up](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#lesson-wrap-up) [↑ Back to top](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#wp--skip-link--target) This page outlines the content of a lesson plan. You will be able to choose this lesson plan template when creating a new Lesson Plan post type on https://learn. wordpress.org/. (You can see a live lesson plan that uses this template here: [How to create a Lesson Plan](https://learn.wordpress.org/lesson-plan/how-to-create-a-lesson-plan/)) --- A short paragraph explaining what is covered in the lesson plan. > This should be text that can be copied and used in a meetupMeetup All local/regional > gatherings that are officially a part of the WordPress world but are not WordCamps > are organized through [https://www.meetup.com/](https://www.meetup.com/). A meetup > is typically a chance for local WordPress users to get together and share new > ideas and seek help from one another. Searching for ‘WordPress’ on meetup.com > will help you find options in your area. or workshop description. ## 󠀁[Objectives](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#objectives)󠁿 After completing this lesson, participants will be able to: * Objective 1 * Objective 2 > It’s required that you include a bulleted list of objective(s) for each lesson > plan. See [How to Finalize Description and Objectives](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/lesson-plans/how-to-finalize-description-and-objectives/) > for more information. > Objectives should be worded as actions that the participant can do once they’ve > finished. See [Bloom’s Taxonomy](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/blooms-taxonomy/) > as a reference. Avoid using words like “know,” “understand,” “be introduced to,” > etc. There should be one assessment item for each objective (see below). ## 󠀁[Prerequisite Skills](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#prerequisite-skills)󠁿 Participants will get the most from this lesson if they have familiarity with: * Skill 1 * Skill 2 > _For example:_ > * Experience with HTMLHTML HTML is an acronym for Hyper Text Markup Language. > It is a markup language that is used in the development of web pages and websites. > and CSSCSS CSS is an acronym for cascading style sheets. This is what controls > the design or look and feel of a site. > * Completed the Basic WordPress Concepts lesson ## 󠀁[Readiness Questions](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#readiness-questions)󠁿 * Question 1 * Question 2 > A list of questions for participants to see if they have the background and skills > necessary to learn and understand the lesson. > _For example:_ > * Do you want to makes changes to your theme yourself? > * Do you know how to write CSS? ## 󠀁[Materials Needed](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#materials-needed)󠁿 * Item 1 * Item 2 > A list of files, resources, equipment, or other materials the presenter will need > for the lesson. > _For example:_ > * A local installLocal Install A local install of WordPress is a way to create > a staging environment by installing a LAMP or LEMP stack on your local computer. > of WordPress > * The files for the TwentySixteen theme ## 󠀁[Notes for the Presenter](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#notes-for-the-presenter)󠁿 * Note 1 * Note 2 > A list of any handy tips or other information for the presenter. > _For example:_ > * Participants may need to download the TwentySixteen theme before beginning > * What to do if there’s no projector or internet available > * What to do if a participant doesn’t have the necessary set up > * How to handle different opinions about the topic ## 󠀁[Lesson Outline](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#lesson-outline)󠁿 * First do this * Then move on to this * Finish with this > The plan for the lesson. Outline form works well. > _For example:_ > * Talk about what a theme is > * Demonstrate how to install and activate a theme > * Practice exercises to have participants find and install a theme on their own > site ## 󠀁[Exercises](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#exercises)󠁿 **Exercise name** Short description of what the exercise does and what skills or knowledge it reinforces. * Short point or step of the exercise * And another one > These are short or specific activities that help participants practice certain > components of the lesson. They should not be fully scripted exercises, but rather > something that participants could do on their own. For example, you can create > an exercise based on one step of the Example Lesson. ## 󠀁[Assessment](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#assessment)󠁿 > There should be one assement item (or more) for each objective listed above. Each > assessment item should support an objective; there should be none that don’t. **Write out the question.** 1. Option 2. Option 3. Option 4. Option **Answer:** 3. Correct answer > A few questions to ask participants to evaluate their retention of the material > presented. They should be a measure of whether the objectives were reached. Consider > having a question for each objective. ## 󠀁[Additional Resources](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#additional-resources)󠁿 * Resource 1 * Resource 2 > An optional section that can contain a list of resources that the presenter can > use to get more information on the topic. > _For example:_ > * Link to information on the [Support Docs](https://wordpress.org/support/) or > [Developer Resources](https://developer.wordpress.org/) > * [Theme Review Team’s Handbook](https://developer.wordpress.org/themes/) or > [Plugin Review Team’s Handbook](https://make.wordpress.org/plugins/handbook/) ## 󠀁[Example](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#example)󠁿 > An example of how the lesson plan can be implemented. Written in script form as > one possible way an presenter might use this lesson plan at an event, with screenshots > and instructions if necessary. ### 󠀁[Section Heading for Example Lesson](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#section-heading-for-example-lesson)󠁿 > You will likely need to break the Example Lesson down into multiple sections. ### 󠀁[Lesson Wrap Up](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#lesson-wrap-up)󠁿 💡 Follow with the [Exercises](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#Exercises) and [Assessment](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-template/?output_format=md#Assessment) outlined above. First published September 26, 2023 Last updated September 26, 2023 [ Previous: Lesson Plan Style Guide](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/lesson-plan-style-guide/) [ Next: How to Finalize Description and Objectives](https://make.wordpress.org/training/handbook/guidelines/lesson-plans/how-to-finalize-description-and-objectives/)