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Lesson plan board template

A lesson plan board puts the whole lesson on one page. This example plans a one-hour Year 9 history lesson as slices of a clock face, so you can see at a glance how long each phase takes, with the objective and success criteria, a table of what the teacher and students do in each phase, adaptations for SEN and stretch, and resources.

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Lesson plan board example showing 60-minute clock with each phase as a slice, objective and success criteria, teacher and student actions per phase
Everything in this example is editable. Replace the labels, move the shapes and adapt the layout to your work.

How to use this template

  1. Write the objective first

    State what students will be able to do by the end and how you will know, such as a paragraph that uses evidence.

  2. Slice the hour

    Give each phase its minutes on the clock: do now, hook, explain and model, practice, check and exit ticket. Independent practice usually needs the biggest slice.

  3. Plan the checks and adaptations

    Add how you will check understanding before the end, and what changes for students who need support or stretch.

Questions about this template

Can I use the clock for a 50-minute lesson?

Yes. Relabel the minute markers and adjust the six phases from Do now to Exit so they add up to 50 minutes, then update the objective and resources.

Do I need an account to use it?

No. Open the template and edit it in your browser. Your work saves on this device. An account is optional if you want to sync your workspace.

Can I export the finished diagram?

Yes. Use Export in the editor to save a PNG, SVG or PDF, or download an editable .epicdraw backup.

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