Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Tips & Template

Tips: This isn't a lecture, remember, though you can insert a lecture in Step 3 as your means of presenting new material. This is a teacher-centered model that emphasizes a gradual release of responsibility onto the student (I do - we do - you do).

Here is a template to use when developing a lesson plan using the Direct Instruction model:

Lesson Plan template Direct Instruction by Karin Dunaway-Petty