Standards-Aligned Lesson Plan

Create a detailed lesson plan for a {{grade_level}} {{subject}} class on {{topic}}.

Standards: {{standards}}
Prior knowledge: Students already know {{prior_knowledge}}
Class time: {{duration}} minutes
Available materials: {{materials}}

Include:
1. Learning objective (student-friendly "I can" statement)
2. Warm-up/hook (5 min) — something that activates prior knowledge
3. Direct instruction (10 min) with key vocabulary
4. Guided practice (10 min) with check-for-understanding questions
5. Independent practice or group activity (15 min)
6. Closure/exit ticket (5 min)
7. Differentiation notes for advanced, on-level, and struggling learners
8. Formative assessment strategy