Creating Engaging Lesson Templates

All I want for Christmas

Lesson 1: Gold

Series Overview

To examine how the Magi's gift of gold represents Jesus as King.

Learning Objective

To examine how the Magi's gift of gold represents Jesus as King.

What do you already know about the Magi and their visit

Slide Structure

Title, Body, Note

Engaging Title

The title should be descriptive and attention-grabbing.

Introduction Question

Short, engaging question to capture attention and assess prior knowledge.

Learning Objective Slide

Clearly state the learning objective for the lesson.

Content Slide

Concise information related to the lesson topic.

Interactive Element

Incorporate interactive activities or discussions to engage students.

Visuals and Graphics

Use of images, diagrams, and charts to enhance understanding.

Transition Slide

Signal a shift to a new topic or activity.

Review and Summary

Recap key points and concepts covered in the lesson.

Engagement Techniques

Strategies to keep students engaged throughout the lesson.

Conclusion Slide

Closing remarks and final thoughts on the lesson.

Homework or Assignment

Assignments or tasks related to the lesson for further practice.

Feedback Slide

Encourage students to provide feedback on the lesson.

Interactive Quiz

Engage students with a brief quiz to assess understanding.

Reflection Slide

Encourage students to reflect on their learning from the lesson.

Q&A Session

Allocate time for students to ask questions and seek clarification.

Engaging Activities

Incorporate diverse activities to maintain student engagement.

Final Thoughts

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson and share final thoughts.

Lesson Evaluation

Assess the effectiveness of the lesson and gather feedback.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.