Week 1
Lesson 1
Classes and Species
The first lesson will go over the options for classes and species (races) and the benefits given by each.  We'll also look at an official character sheet and I'll recommend websites where learners can quickly generate their own character sheets or find premade character sheets.  Learners can choose or create artwork to portray their character.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Ability Scores and How to Use Them
The second lesson will discuss stats and skills - in other words, what all those numbers mean, and what skill gets used when.  Learners will learn about the differences between ability checks, saving throws, and contests.  To see how these things work in action, we will play through a short scenario featuring several different obstacles to overcome.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Spellcasting 101
The third lesson will cover spellcasting, including how to calculate spell attack bonuses and spell save DCs, and when to use each of those.  I'll explain the difference between cantrips and spells that use spell slots, targeted spells and area of affect spells, and what is needed to cast spells.  We'll have a fun dueling session to practice casting spells.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
All About Monsters
Lesson four will focus on monsters.  We'll go over the different types of monsters, how to read a monster's stat block,  and what the different animal-taming skills and spells can actually do.  To try out what we've learned, we'll play through a short encounter where students will find an injured monster and figure out how to tend to it.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Combat!
In the fifth and final lesson, we'll talk about the mechanics of combat.  I'll explain the different properties of weapons and armor, how to make an attack roll, and how to calculate damage.  We'll go over other actions you can take during combat, and when to expect an opportunity attack.  We'll also fend off an attack by goblins to end the class!