The planning sequence that is recommended as part of backward planning is: Question 7 options: identify learning outcomes, write specific objectives, determine how to assess the outcomes, and plan activities and lessons. write specific objectives, decide on the learning outcomes that encompass the objectives, figure out how to assess students in relation to the objectives, and then plan activities and lessons. write specific objectives, plan activities and lessons, figure out how the objectives will be assessed, and decide on the learning outcomes.