This lesson plan template (primarily for self-contained classroom teachers) provides a thorough structure in which to detail daily instruction and assessment for multiple subjects. It includes a place for elements such as: 1) lesson focus, 2) objectives, 3) notes, 4) teaching strategies, 5) accommodations, 6) assessment, and 7) materials. The open format is freeing and easy to fill in. It is both practical and pedagogically sound. Thoughtful, detailed planning is an essential starting point for