Lesson Plan
Direction Detectives Lesson Plan
Students will learn to read, interpret, and follow multi-step directions accurately through modeling, guided practice, and collaborative challenges, building skills for academic tasks and real-life scenarios.
Following multi-step directions is crucial for success in classroom assignments, tests, projects, and everyday activities. This lesson equips students with strategies to improve listening, reading comprehension, and attention to detail.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Model and Think Aloud
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Pair Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Challenge
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection and Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Direction Detectives
Learning Objective
Why It Matters
Think Aloud Example
Guided Pair Practice
Group Challenge
Reflection & Wrap-Up
Next Steps
Lesson Plan
Command Central Lesson Plan
Students will accurately read, interpret, and follow multi-step directions by engaging in modeling, partner practice, and a collaborative group challenge.
Mastering multi-step directions builds listening comprehension, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills vital for academic tasks, everyday activities, and real-world success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objective
5 minutes
Step 2
Model & Think Aloud
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Pair Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Group Challenge
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Wrap-Up
3 minutes
Worksheet
Answer Key
