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Lesson Plan Template
Class preparation
Create a detailed lesson plan for [topic]:

Topic: [specific lesson]
Duration: [time]
Learners: [audience]
Learning objective(s): [what they'll achieve]
Prior knowledge: [what they know]
Materials: [what you need]

Lesson plan structure:
- Introduction/hook (5-10 min)
- Learning objective statement
- Prior knowledge activation
- Direct instruction/content delivery
- Guided practice with checks for understanding
- Independent practice
- Formative assessment
- Closure and summary
- Extension activities
- Homework/follow-up
- Time allocations
- Differentiation notes
- Assessment strategy

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Engagement Activities
Active learning
Design engagement activities for [topic/objective]:

Topic: [what you're teaching]
Objective: [learning outcome]
Duration: [time available]
Group size: [number of learners]
Modality: [in-person, virtual, hybrid]
Energy level needed: [energizer or focused]

Activity design:
- Activity type (discussion, game, simulation, etc.)
- Instructions (clear, step-by-step)
- Materials needed
- Grouping strategy
- Time breakdown by phase
- Facilitation tips
- Questions to ask
- Common challenges and solutions
- Variations for different levels
- Debrief questions
- Connection to objectives
- Adaptation for virtual
- Assessment integration

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Presentation Script
Instruction delivery
Write a presentation script for [lesson/session]:

Topic: [subject]
Audience: [learners]
Duration: [time]
Learning objectives: [outcomes]
Key concepts: [must-cover content]
Delivery: [live, recorded, hybrid]

Script elements:
- Opening hook and relevance
- Learning objective statement
- Agenda overview
- Content sections with transitions
- Examples and stories
- Check for understanding points
- Activity cues
- Visual slide references [Slide X]
- Emphasis points
- Common misconceptions addressed
- Summary and key takeaways
- Call to action
- Q&A transition
- Timing notes

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Formative Assessment Strategy
Assessment for learning
Design formative assessments for [lesson/unit]:

Lesson/unit: [topic]
Learning objectives: [what you're checking]
Class size: [number of students]
Modality: [in-person or virtual]
Time available: [for assessment]
Frequency: [how often checking]

Formative assessment plan:
- Techniques to use (exit tickets, polls, etc.)
- Timing within lesson
- Questions to ask
- Success criteria
- What you'll look for
- Real-time adjustments if struggling
- Real-time adjustments if ahead
- Documentation method
- Feedback approach
- Reteaching strategy
- Student self-assessment
- Data collection
- Action thresholds

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Feedback Framework
Effective feedback
Create a feedback framework for [assessment/assignment]:

Assessment: [type]
Learning objective: [what it measured]
Learner level: [experience]
Feedback timing: [immediate, within days, etc.]
Volume: [how many to give feedback to]

Feedback framework:
- Feedback structure (praise, critique, next steps)
- Specific vs general balance
- Criterion-referenced comments
- Growth mindset language
- Strengths highlighted
- Areas for improvement (prioritized)
- Actionable suggestions
- Examples and non-examples
- Question prompts for reflection
- Resources for improvement
- Rubric integration
- Peer feedback protocol
- Self-assessment component
- Follow-up check

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Discussion Prompts
Discussion facilitation
Develop discussion prompts for [topic]:

Topic: [subject]
Learning objective: [goal]
Bloom's level: [cognitive level]
Discussion format: [whole class, small group, online forum]
Participants: [number and demographics]
Duration: [time]

Prompt development:
- Opening question (hook interest)
- Guiding questions (3-5)
- Higher-order thinking questions
- Challenge questions for advanced
- Clarifying questions
- Connection to real-world
- Controversial/debatable angles
- Scaffolding for struggling students
- Facilitation techniques
- Participation strategies
- Synthesis question
- Reflection prompt
- Assessment of discussion

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Demonstration Scenario
Skill instruction
Create a demonstration scenario for [skill/concept]:

Skill/concept: [what you're demonstrating]
Complexity: [simple to complex]
Learners: [experience level]
Context: [when they'll use this]
Common mistakes: [known pitfalls]

Demonstration design:
- Learning objective for demo
- Setup and materials
- Think-aloud script
- Step-by-step procedure
- Decision points highlighted
- Common errors shown (and corrected)
- Expert tips
- Why it works (principles)
- Variations to show
- Q&A integration points
- Repetition strategy
- Transition to practice
- Success criteria communication

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Practice Exercises
Skill development
Design practice exercises for [skill/concept]:

Skill/concept: [what they're practicing]
Learning objective: [outcome]
Proficiency level: [current skill]
Time available: [practice time]
Resources: [available supports]

Exercise design:
- Graduated difficulty (3-5 problems)
- Scaffolded support decreasing
- Clear instructions
- Worked examples
- Guided practice items
- Independent practice items
- Challenge problems
- Real-world application
- Self-check mechanisms
- Common error anticipation
- Hint system
- Time estimates
- Feedback integration
- Mastery criteria

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