10 Ready‑to‑Use Lesson Templates for Remote and Hybrid Classrooms

Why templates matter

Lesson templates save time, create consistency for students, and make it easier for substitute teachers to step in. For remote and hybrid instruction, a few well‑designed templates reduce cognitive load for both teachers and students.

How to use these templates

Each template below is designed as a Google Slide or Doc with an attached assignment structure for Google Classroom. Copy the template into your Drive, customize the learning objective and resources, and post it as an assignment or material.

Template 1 — 20‑Minute Mini‑Lesson (Synchronous)

Structure: Opening (3 min), Direct instruction (10 min), Check for understanding (5 min), Exit ticket (2 min). Include a Google Form exit ticket for quick formative feedback.

Template 2 — Flip + Practice (Asynchronous)

Structure: Short video (5–8 min) embedded in Slides, Guided practice worksheet (Google Doc) with placeholders, and discussion prompt in Classroom question format.

Template 3 — Choice Board (Differentiation)

Structure: 3x3 grid with a mix of reading, multimedia, project, and reflection choices. Students pick one task from each row. Use badging or checklist to track completion.

Template 4 — Socratic Seminar (Hybrid)

Structure: Pre‑work reading, asynchronous threaded discussion on Classroom, live small group breakout guide. Provide sentence stems and norms for respectful dialogue.

Template 5 — Project Launch (Multi‑week)

Structure: Project brief, success criteria, milestones with due dates, peer review rubric. Use Google Docs for collaborative planning and Classroom for milestone submissions.

Template 6 — Lab Report (Science)

Structure: Hypothesis, method (with safety checklist), data table (Sheets embedded), analysis prompts, and reflection. Attach a rubric for lab notebook habits.

Template 7 — Math Skill Builder (Spiral Practice)

Structure: Warm‑up problems (Forms with automatic scoring), worked examples (Slides), independent practice (Docs), and a formative quiz.

Template 8 — Reading Response (ELA)

Structure: Guided annotation in Docs, three analytic prompts, and a short reflective paragraph. Include model responses and a scoring rubric.

Template 9 — Quick Check (5‑Minute Formative)

Structure: 4–6 item Google Form (mix of MCQ and short answer) to assess immediate comprehension. Use sections to differentiate follow‑up resources based on score range.

Template 10 — Reflection & Goal Setting

Structure: End‑of‑unit reflection prompts, self‑assessment checklist, and goal planning section. Have students post reflections to Classroom and allow teacher comments.

Sample lesson: Mini‑Lesson + Exit Ticket (Detailed)

Objective: Students will identify the main idea and two supporting details in a 300‑word passage. Materials: Google Slide with passage, Google Form exit ticket.

1. Post the Slides as an assignment with “Students can view file” and attach the Form.
2. Deliver the 10‑minute direct instruction via Google Meet or pre‑recorded video.
3. Students complete the Form (exit ticket) — three questions: main idea (short), two supporting details (short), confidence level (Likert).
4. Use Form responses to group students for intervention or enrichment the following day.

Tips for Customizing Templates

• Keep instructions concise and use headers.
• Include one clear objective per lesson.
• Use embedded rubrics to clarify expectations.
• Provide extension tasks for early finishers.

Download & Attribution

We provide editable copies of each template. Feel free to adapt them for your grade level — please retain author attribution if you share them publicly.

Final thought

Good templates reduce planning time and create predictable routines for students. Start with two templates this semester and iterate based on student work and feedback.