1. Successful Lessons – Expecting the Unexpected

2. Whole Group Discussion
What are some possible surprises in the classroom that might affect the success of a lesson that you planned?
Preview
In a live classroom there are so many possible surprises. Let’s just brainstorm a few ways that “real life” can interfere with even the best-planned lesson.
Ask a few participants to share some examples.

3. Video
Play the video.

4. Experienced teachers know that it’s a good idea to prepare for the unexpected and have a:
back-up plan, or “Plan B”, for all their activities.
well-written lesson plan.
strict set of rules.
To handle interruptions during a lesson successfully and creatively, you should:
Review 1 
Expecting the unexpected is an important aspect of the art of teaching. Let’s see if we remember two important ways to do that from the video: 
Ask participants to choose the best answer for each question as related to the art of teaching. 
Answers: 
1. back-up plan, or “Plan B”, for all their activities. 2. know the activities and materials very well. 
ignore the lesson plan.
write good lesson plans.
know the activities and materials very well.

5. Complete the paragraph with the correct words.
A __________ moment is an __________ interruption that can provide an __________ to teach your students something exciting and __________ that is not in your lesson plan. Teachable moments can create a positive learning __________, give students additional __________ in a real context, and __________ students who otherwise may feel shy or __________.
Review 2
Let’s review how we might deal with unexpected interruptions.
Ask participants to try to complete the sentence by filling in the blanks. You may invite one or two participants to come up to the screen to drag and drop the words into the blanks with the help of the group (if possible).
Answers: A teachable moment is an unexpected interruption that can provide an opportunity to teach your students something exciting and worthwhile that is not in your lesson plan. Teachable moments can create a positive learning environment, give students additional practice in a real context, and empower students who otherwise may feel shy or unimportant. 
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