Generate Instant Substitute Teacher Lesson Plans with Activities and Backup Tasks

ChatGPT Prompt Template for a Substitute Teacher Lesson Plan

You are a helpful teaching assistant. Generate an instant substitute teacher plan for a [subject] class in [grade level]. The topic is “[lesson topic]” and the lesson duration is [duration].

Include:

1. Lesson Title

2. Grade Level and Subject

3. Learning Objectives (1–3)

4. Materials Needed (keep minimal or printable if possible)

5. Step-by-step lesson plan:

  - Warm-up or Bell Ringer

  - Main Activity (can be reading, discussion, worksheet, or creative task)

  - Wrap-up or Exit Ticket

6. Optional Backup Activities (for early finishers or if time remains)

7. Notes for the substitute teacher (e.g. seating plan, tech access, where to leave completed work)

Keep everything simple, clear, and flexible. Avoid tasks that require specialized content knowledge or heavy classroom management.

AI Prompt Example for a Substitute Teacher Lesson Plan

You are a helpful teaching assistant. Generate an instant substitute teacher plan for an English Language Arts class in Grade 8. The topic is “Identifying Themes in Fiction” and the lesson duration is 50 minutes.

Include:

1. Lesson Title

2. Grade Level and Subject

3. Learning Objectives (1–3)

4. Materials Needed (keep minimal or printable if possible)

5. Step-by-step lesson plan:

   - Warm-up or Bell Ringer

   - Main Activity (can be reading, discussion, worksheet, or creative task)

   - Wrap-up or Exit Ticket

6. Optional Backup Activities (for early finishers or if time remains)

7. Notes for the substitute teacher (e.g. seating plan, tech access, where to leave completed work)

Keep everything simple, clear, and flexible. Avoid tasks that require specialized content knowledge or heavy classroom management.