y on chart paper so they can refer to it rather than asking you for clarification. If nothing else, it shows that you’ve considered different types of learners. (For younger kids, include picture icons as much as possible to support the text on your charts.)

Written Lesson Plan: Bring extra copies of your carefully written and scripted lesson plan. Even though you probably aren’t going to be assessing the students at the end of the lesson or giving homework, preparing for next steps, or even differentiating, make sure to include all of these things on your lesson plan as if you were really teaching this class full-time. It gives administrators a look at how you plan and how you think about things like differentiation for varied learners. Have extra copies on hand for other adults who may drop in to watch you.
Student Handouts: Once again, bring a lot of extras. If at all possible, try to only use handouts that you created, not materials copied from a workbook or printed from online. Even if this means you just tweak a previously printed worksheet to make it your own.
Back-Up for Technology: My colleagues and I are evenly split about whether to use technology for a demo lesson. Some of us have used interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and projectors to include digital elements into the demo lesson. Some of us steer clear, even if tech features prominently in our lessons normally.
It’s a bit risky; we’ve seen teachers have problems with Internet connectivity, with device compatibility, and software glitches that put serious kinks in their plans. So, if you do plan on incorporating technology, have an alternative so you can teach your lesson just as effectively as the “old school” way. Yes, administrators will understand and be patient with minor tech snafus, but it’s so easy to lose your young audience or get flustered while trying to get a laptop connected to a new projector.
Demo Lesson Tips: Managing
Set Expectations: From the first moment of your lesson, establish behavioral expectations in a clear, firm, yet positive way. Wait for silence before talking, and use compliments to name your expectations. “Thank you for getting quiet so quickly! I see this class really knows how to listen respectfully.”
Attention Signal: Let students know how you will call their attention and model your attention signal once for the class. For more about attention signals including a video of many attention signals in action, see my blog post “Listen Up, Students! Attention Signals That Work.”
Name Tags: Depending on the age of the students, some of us like to give out name tags at the beginning of the lesson if the students are old enough to quickly write their name and put on their tag independently. Calling on students by name beats saying “You, over there in the green shirt.”
Explicit Directions: Be as clear and direct with directions as you would be during the first week of school with a class. Ask student volunteers to repeat directions in their own words or to demonstrate what they will do. If necessary, pause independent or group work to clarify directions or expectations.
Group Work: Have a plan for dividing students into groups (they will obviously be fairly random, unless you go with their pre-existing table groups.) Giving each child a colored card or sticker is an easy way to make quick groups. Briefly remind students of group work norms. You might ask, “Who can remind us of something important to keep in mind to work successfully in a group. Let’s get three ideas …”
“I’m Done” Plan: In our regular classrooms, we have routines for what students should do when they finish an assignment early that don’t involve directions from us teachers. But for a stand-alone demo lesson, it’s a good idea to have a plan for what an early finisher can do while waiting.
Demo Lesson Tips: Lights, Camera, Action … Smile!
Act Confident: Teaching a demo lesson can be pretty terrifying! But as much as possible, try to take a deep breath and stay calm. I watched one colleague teach a wonderful demo lesson in my c

Written Lesson Plan: Bring extra copies of your carefully written and scripted lesson plan. Even though you probably aren’t going to be assessing the students at the end of the lesson or giving homework, preparing for next steps, or even differentiating, make sure to include all of these things on your lesson plan as if you were really teaching this class full-time. It gives administrators a look at how you plan and how you think about things like differentiation for varied learners. Have extra copies on hand for other adults who may drop in to watch you.
Student Handouts: Once again, bring a lot of extras. If at all possible, try to only use handouts that you created, not materials copied from a workbook or printed from online. Even if this means you just tweak a previously printed worksheet to make it your own.
Back-Up for Technology: My colleagues and I are evenly split about whether to use technology for a demo lesson. Some of us have used interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and projectors to include digital elements into the demo lesson. Some of us steer clear, even if tech features prominently in our lessons normally.
It’s a bit risky; we’ve seen teachers have problems with Internet connectivity, with device compatibility, and software glitches that put serious kinks in their plans. So, if you do plan on incorporating technology, have an alternative so you can teach your lesson just as effectively as the “old school” way. Yes, administrators will understand and be patient with minor tech snafus, but it’s so easy to lose your young audience or get flustered while trying to get a laptop connected to a new projector.
Demo Lesson Tips: Managing
Set Expectations: From the first moment of your lesson, establish behavioral expectations in a clear, firm, yet positive way. Wait for silence before talking, and use compliments to name your expectations. “Thank you for getting quiet so quickly! I see this class really knows how to listen respectfully.”
Attention Signal: Let students know how you will call their attention and model your attention signal once for the class. For more about attention signals including a video of many attention signals in action, see my blog post “Listen Up, Students! Attention Signals That Work.”
Name Tags: Depending on the age of the students, some of us like to give out name tags at the beginning of the lesson if the students are old enough to quickly write their name and put on their tag independently. Calling on students by name beats saying “You, over there in the green shirt.”
Explicit Directions: Be as clear and direct with directions as you would be during the first week of school with a class. Ask student volunteers to repeat directions in their own words or to demonstrate what they will do. If necessary, pause independent or group work to clarify directions or expectations.
Group Work: Have a plan for dividing students into groups (they will obviously be fairly random, unless you go with their pre-existing table groups.) Giving each child a colored card or sticker is an easy way to make quick groups. Briefly remind students of group work norms. You might ask, “Who can remind us of something important to keep in mind to work successfully in a group. Let’s get three ideas …”
“I’m Done” Plan: In our regular classrooms, we have routines for what students should do when they finish an assignment early that don’t involve directions from us teachers. But for a stand-alone demo lesson, it’s a good idea to have a plan for what an early finisher can do while waiting.
Demo Lesson Tips: Lights, Camera, Action … Smile!
Act Confident: Teaching a demo lesson can be pretty terrifying! But as much as possible, try to take a deep breath and stay calm. I watched one colleague teach a wonderful demo lesson in my c
lassroom and the only tip-off that she was nervous was that she was flushed a bright beet-red the entire time. Her demeanor and interactions with the kids were totally natural and poised.
Act Enthusiastic: Let your passion for teaching, your love of children, and your excitement for learning shine through. Not only will the students respond in kind if you demonstrate enthusiasm, one principal I spoke with said that she’s always looking for some of the “magical Disney princess/prince twinkle-in-the-eye” from teachers.
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Act Enthusiastic: Let your passion for teaching, your love of children, and your excitement for learning shine through. Not only will the students respond in kind if you demonstrate enthusiasm, one principal I spoke with said that she’s always looking for some of the “magical Disney princess/prince twinkle-in-the-eye” from teachers.
@Englishteacherideas1
Don't be afraid to smile during a demo lesson. It really helps if you can connect with the students you're teaching, even just a bit.
Do you have any suggestions for teaching a demo lesson? Do you have a tried and true lesson you've used? I'd love to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions in the comments section below. And for expert tips on resumes and interviews, check out Meghan Everette's blog post
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Do you have any suggestions for teaching a demo lesson? Do you have a tried and true lesson you've used? I'd love to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions in the comments section below. And for expert tips on resumes and interviews, check out Meghan Everette's blog post
@Englishteacherideas1
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