Updated August 8, 2025.
The EPIK Lesson Plan is the final component of the EPIK application where applicants construct their own lesson outline for a grade level and English subject matter of their choice.
What Should the Focus of the EPIK Sample Lesson Plan Be?
Applicants are given the freedom to create a lesson about whatever topic they want, as long as it involves the development of the English language and is conversation-based. Topics should be specific topics, such as hobbies, the weather, daily routines, etc., and not vague, broad topics, such as nouns or adjectives or verbs.
EPIK Sample Lesson Plan Requirements
The lesson plan will be split into twelve sections.
- Previous Class: discusses what the previous class was about and how it will lead to the current lesson. Should be as close to 150 words as possible.
- Additional Handouts: a list of any handouts, worksheets, presentations, etc. that you will be using in the class. You should have supplemental materials; do not leave this section empty.
- You can attach up to two PDF files here. They should not exceed 10MB. Make sure that long presentations should be condensed to have multiple slides on each pages.
- Objective: using the prompt sentence “By the end of this class, students will be able to…” describe what students will be able to do by the end of the lesson.
- Key Expressions: A list of around 3-4 questions and answers that students will be able to understand and use by the end of class. Explanations are NOT needed; just list the Q&A and that’s it.
- Key Vocabulary: the list of specific vocabulary/words that students will be learning to use with the Key Expressions. You should have around 10-15 words, no more, no less. Do not include definitions or explanations, just the words.
- Introduction: focuses on how you will start the class. Greeting is how you’ll catch the students’ attention and get them involved. Review is reviewing/reminding students of what they learned previously to prepare them for the upcoming lesson.
- Should be as close to 200 words as possible.
- Time should be 5-10 minutes, depending on grade level.
- Development will be split into three parts (PPP):
- Presentation: How you will introduce the new lesson topic. Be descriptive and use full sentences, rather than a script/bullet point format.
- Practice: How the students will practice and use the newly learned concepts with the teacher’s guidance and help. This should include 1-2 games/activities that students will do with teacher supervision/interaction.
- Production: How the students utilize what they have learned on their own, without the teacher’s help (except when necessary). Students should be able to use and understand the Key Expressions and Vocabulary independently with classmates. This should also include 1-2 games/activities, but more independent than the Practice games.
- Total time for all three sections should be 30-40 minutes, depending on the grade level.
- Each section should be 200-300 words, ideally closer to 300 words.
- Conclusion discusses how you will conclude and evaluate your students.
- Summary & Closing: Going back to the Presentation section, review what students learned. This section should be as close to 150 words as possible.
- Evaluation of Objectives: Describe how you will be evaluating your students’ progress and seeing where they’re doing well/where they need improvement and help. This can include some simple/quick post-assessments, exit quizzes, homework, etc. Be descriptive and use full sentences.
- Total time should be 5-10 minutes, depending on the grade level.
- Next Class: Discuss what the next class topic will be. Ideally, the next class should expand on or relate to this class. Be as descriptive as possible, using full sentences. Explain what the Key Expressions and goals for the class will be.
- This section should be as close to 150 words as possible.
- Total class time:
- Elementary: 40 minutes
- Middle: 45 minutes
- High: 50 minutes
- Plan your section times accordingly.
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Hi There!
I’m having trouble finding the lesson plan template. Could someone please a link or direct me how to find it? Thank you!
Hi Kate,
This will help you to prepare a lesson plan.
https://www.korvia.com/sample-lesson-plan-tips-korvia-guide/
is there an actual sample of the lesson or is this just what you need to include
https://www.korvia.com/sample-lesson-plan-tips-korvia-guide/
I CAN’T VIEW THE SAMPLE LESSON
https://www.korvia.com/sample-lesson-plan-tips-korvia-guide/
I cannot access the sample lesson plan?
https://www.korvia.com/sample-lesson-plan-tips-korvia-guide/
Are we required to use the provided lesson plan template or can we use our own?
EPIK has their own lesson plan format that you will have to follow through with.