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Free lesson plan generator

Pick a lesson plan format, fill in your objectives and lesson steps, and download a neatly formatted lesson plan in Word or PDF. Choose the detailed B.Ed format, a simple daily plan or the 5E model.

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Lesson details

Lesson plan format

School / institute

Teacher

Date

Subject

Class / batch

Topic

Duration (minutes)

Tip: in the boxes above, put each point on its own line. Several lines become a numbered list.

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How to make a lesson plan

Choose a format. The detailed format suits teacher training (B.Ed, D.El.Ed) and formal observations. The simple daily plan suits everyday classes. The 5E model suits science and inquiry lessons.
Fill in the lesson details: subject, class, topic, date and duration.
Write the objectives, one per line. Start each with an action verb, for example "Students will be able to label…".
Add the lesson steps. In the detailed format, each step has a teaching point, teacher activity, student activity and board work. In the other formats, give each step a time so the lesson fits the period.
Add how you will check learning and the homework.
Download Word to edit further, or print / save as PDF to submit or print.

Three lesson plan formats

Format	Sections	Best for
Detailed (B.Ed / D.El.Ed)	General and specific objectives, teaching aids, previous knowledge, introduction, statement of aim, presentation table, recapitulation, evaluation, home assignment	Teacher training, practice teaching, formal observations
Simple daily	Objectives, materials, timed lesson flow, assessment, differentiation, homework, reflection	Everyday school and coaching classes
5E model	Objectives, materials, Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate, success criteria	Science, maths and other inquiry-based lessons

The B.Ed lesson plan format, section by section

General objectives: the broad aims of teaching the subject, such as developing interest or scientific attitude.
Specific objectives: what students will be able to do by the end of this lesson. Make them observable and measurable.
Teaching aids: charts, models, real objects, slides or videos you will use.
Previous knowledge: what students already know that this lesson builds on.
Introduction: two or three questions or a short activity that links previous knowledge to the new topic.
Statement of aim: one sentence announcing the topic.
Presentation: the main teaching, broken into teaching points, with what the teacher does, what students do and what goes on the board.
Recapitulation: quick questions to summarise the key points.
Evaluation: questions or a task that shows whether the specific objectives were met.
Home assignment: practice or an extension task.

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Writing objectives that work

Good objectives describe what students will do, not what the teacher will cover. Use one action verb per objective and match it to the level of thinking you want.

Level	Useful verbs	Example
Remember	name, list, label, recall	Name the four parts of a flower.
Understand	explain, describe, compare	Explain why plants need flowers.
Apply	use, solve, calculate, demonstrate	Use a hand lens to identify the stamen.
Analyse	classify, distinguish, examine	Distinguish male and female parts.
Evaluate and create	justify, design, plan	Design a flower adapted for wind pollination.

Tips for a better lesson plan

Plan backwards: write the evaluation questions first, then the steps that prepare students for them.
Keep teacher talk short. Alternate explanation with student activity every 10 minutes or so.
Check the timing. The generator adds up the minutes in the lesson flow and warns you if they don't match the period.
Plan for different learners with one support idea and one stretch idea.
Reflect after the lesson. Two lines on what worked make the next plan better.

Prefer a template?

If you want a blank document to fill in yourself, download the lesson plan template in Word. For a whole course, start with the curriculum template and course outline template.

From lesson plans to online classes

Once a lesson is planned, AcadifyLab lets you teach it as a live class with attendance recorded automatically, share notes and videos in the course, and set a test that is marked for you with online exams.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is the lesson plan generator free?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on the number of lesson plans.

Which lesson plan format should I use for B.Ed?

Use the detailed format. It follows the sections most teacher-training colleges expect: objectives, teaching aids, previous knowledge, introduction, presentation, recapitulation, evaluation and home assignment. Check your college's own format and adjust the Word file if needed.

Can I edit the lesson plan after downloading?

Yes. The Word file opens in Microsoft Word, Google Docs and LibreOffice, so you can change the wording, add diagrams or adjust the layout.

What is the 5E lesson plan model?

A sequence of five phases: Engage (spark curiosity), Explore (students investigate), Explain (the teacher and students build the concept), Elaborate (apply it to a new situation) and Evaluate (check understanding).

Is my lesson plan saved?

It is saved in your own browser only, so it is still there when you come back on the same device and browser. Each format keeps its own draft. Nothing is uploaded.

Can I make lesson plans in Hindi or other languages?

Yes. Type in any language your keyboard supports. The headings are in English and can be changed in the Word file.