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Example lesson output
Example class details
Subject
Topic
Duration
Class needs
Preferences
These are example inputs. Your lesson is generated in-app.
Energy transfer in ecosystems
Direct instruction with clear I do → We do → You do progression
Warm-up
Quick-write: Where does your energy come from?
Direct instruction
Model food chain diagram with vocabulary anchors
Guided practice
Pairs build food web using organism cards
✨ ELL: Sentence stems provided • Extension: Challenge question
Independent work
Complete energy flow diagram in notes
Exit check
One sentence: What happens when a consumer eats a producer?
A complete lesson flow — timed, differentiated, and ready to teach.
“Finally, a plan I can teach from.”
Ms. Alvarez • 7th Grade Science
Planning shouldn't take longer than teaching
Most tools give you text. LessonCraft gives you a lesson you can actually teach.
- •Starting from scratch every Sunday night
- •ChatGPT gives text, not a teachable lesson
- •Differentiation bolted on as an afterthought
- •No pacing means running out of time
- Structured draft in under 2 minutes
- Real lesson with activities and transitions
- Differentiation embedded in the flow
- Minute-by-minute pacing that fits your bell
The solution
A structured draft you can teach from
Pacing built in
Every section has timing. No more guessing if you'll finish before the bell.
Differentiation visible
Scaffolds and extensions sit next to the activities they support.
Low-prep by default
Plans assume whiteboard, notebooks, and talk. Tech is optional.
Standards-aligned
Objectives connect to your standards. No retrofit needed.
One topic, three approaches
Real lesson structures, not rewrites
LessonCraft creates distinct teaching approaches for the same content. Pick the one that fits your students and your day.
Structured
FreeDirect instruction with clear I do, we do, you do progression. Best for new content or complex skills.
- Step-by-step teacher modeling
- Guided practice with checks
- Independent application
- Built-in formative assessment
Tournament
ProGame-based learning with points, rounds, and team competition. Best for review or engagement days.
- Competitive team structure
- Timed challenges and rounds
- Point systems and scoreboards
- Clear win conditions
Discussion
ProInquiry-driven exploration with student-led conversations. Best for analysis and critical thinking.
- Open-ended essential questions
- Small group discussions
- Evidence-based argumentation
- Reflection and synthesis
Free accounts get Structured. Pro unlocks all three.
How it works
From topic to classroom-ready in minutes
Enter class details
Grade level, subject, topic, and any standards you want to cover.
Add constraints and needs
Duration, class size, ELL/IEP needs, and your preferred teaching style.
Build your plan
Get a structured lesson with timing, activities, and differentiation built in.
Review and export
Edit any section, refine what you don't like, then export to Word or print.
How it works
From your topic to a teachable lesson in minutes
No blank page. No prompt engineering. Just answer a few questions about your class and get a structured, classroom-ready plan.
Step by step
Create a new lesson plan
Step 1 of 3
Review and export
Edit sections, refine, and download.
Preview
Grade Subject — Topic
After you generate
Refine your lesson. Generate extras.
One click to shorten, differentiate, or generate assessment questions. Pro users also get supplementary tools that save even more prep time.
Quick VersionPro
Cut the lesson to essentials when time is tight.
Deep DivePro
Expand with modeling steps, richer examples, and more guidance.
Boost EngagementPro
Add hooks, games, and interactive energy to any lesson.
DifferentiatePro
Auto-add ELL scaffolds, IEP accommodations, and gifted extensions.
Assessment PackPro
Generate 10 MC + 5 short-answer questions with an answer key.
Custom RewritePro
Tell us exactly what to change in plain language.
Pro Tools
Generate supplementary materials from your lesson with one click.
Parent Letter
A friendly note to parents about what students are learning and how to support at home.
Vocabulary List
Key terms with student-friendly definitions and example sentences.
Slide Outline
6–8 slide titles with bullet points for Google Slides or PowerPoint.
Exit Ticket
A quick formative check aligned to the lesson objective.
Comparison
How LessonCraft compares
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Grade-appropriate by design
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Differentiation (ELL, IEP, behavior) as routines
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Minute-by-minute pacing
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Built-in assessments (rubrics, exit tickets)
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Teacher feedback
What educators are saying
“I went from 2 hours to 20 minutes. The differentiation suggestions are actually useful, not generic filler.”
Sarah M.
7th Grade Science
“Finally, a tool that gives me something I can actually teach from. Not an outline I have to rewrite.”
Mike R.
4th Grade Teacher
“The three format options changed everything. I pick the approach that matches my students' energy that day.”
Emma T.
First-Year Teacher
Pricing
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Free
For occasional planning
- Structured format
- 5 lesson plans per month
- DOCX export & print
- Standards-aligned output
Pro
Built for weekly teaching
Billed yearly at $69.99
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- All 3 teaching formats
- Unlimited lesson plans
- Export to PDF + Word
- Regenerate & refine any section
- Built-in differentiation (ELL, IEP & gifted)
- Assessment pack tools
- Pro classroom tools
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