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How to Graph a Lesson Plan

Designing a lesson plan is an essential element of a teacher's preparation. Without a specific plan, you risk ending the lesson too early or too late or even forgetting certain elements (such as theory introduction or exercises). An easy way to put your plan to paper is through a flowchart. Such charts depict an algorithm or process, showing the sequence and duration of individual steps. Not only can you draw a simple lesson "map" using flowchart symbols, but you also can design alternatives if the lesson deviates from your initial plan.

Things You'll Need

  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Coloring pens
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Instructions

    • 1

      Draw an oval on top of the paper. Write "Lesson Start" in it and color in its interior apart from the space near the letters. Use one color for each of the flowchart's shapes to make them easily distinguishable. Color ovals green, for instance.

    • 2

      Draw a 1-inch vertical line (flow line) starting from the bottom of the oval. Attach a rectangle on the line's bottom end and write the first step of your lesson inside it, such as "Simple Tenses Introduction." Rectangles can be colored blue to symbolize action.

    • 3

      Form another flow line and continue with the next lesson step, such as "Simple Tenses Formation," in a blue rectangle.

    • 4

      Draw a diamond, or rhombus, to symbolize when you must make a decision. For example, write a question inside the diamond ("Have students understood formation?"), paint it yellow and draw two diagonal flow lines --- one for a positive answer and one for a negative. Under the scenario, if the answer is "Yes," you would move on to a rectangle, stating "Exercise No.1," and if "No," go to the rectangle "Provide Easy Examples."

    • 5

      Add a "Delay" on your flowchart if there is a scheduled break in the lesson. You can depict delays by drawing a large "D" and painting it pink.

    • 6

      Conclude your schedule with another green oval shape, containing the words "End of Lesson."

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