Lesson Plan
Brainstorm Blueprint
Students will brainstorm various strategies to start tasks, evaluate their clarity and ease, and select the best starter approach to improve task initiation and engagement.
Teaching task initiation equips Special Education students with tools to overcome start-up challenges, fostering independence, focus, and confidence in learning activities.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
2 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Showcase
5 minutes
Step 3
Group Brainstorm
7 minutes
Step 4
Worksheet Completion
5 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up and Reflection
1 minute

Slide Deck
Starter Strategy Showcase
1. Quick Sketch
2. One-Sentence Jump
3. Read Aloud
4. Talk It Out
Let’s Reflect

Worksheet

