This document provides instructions for completing Task 1 (Planning) of the edTPA, which is a teaching performance assessment used in many states. Students are asked to plan a 3-lesson literacy learning segment for either elementary or secondary students. They must submit: 1) a Context for Learning document describing their class, 2) 3 lesson plans using a template, 3) instructional materials, 4) assessments, and 5) a Planning Commentary responding to prompts. The documents should demonstrate understanding of research-based practices and how plans support student learning and language development. Students will teach one lesson and receive feedback before submitting their final Task 1 portfolio.