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Lesson Plan Rubric Lesson Plan Rubric Based on class discussion as well as models of lesson plan rubrics we discussed in class Rubric Code: Y68AW7 By itsfarr Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Education Type: Project Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Lesson Plan Rubric Enter rubric description
	Not Present 0 pts	Developing 1 pts	Acceptable 2 pts	Exemplary 3 pts
Initial Planning What the teacher thinks about first. Includes questions such as: What do my students already know? What individual interests/needs do my students have?
Historical Background information may be included in the Unit advance materials but LP must tell teacher specifically where to look and what information to read	Not Present Does not provide an explanation of the concepts addressed in the lesson that is thorough or historically accurate OR plagiarizes/does not provide references	Developing Provides explanations of the concepts addressed in the lesson that are mostly not thorough nor historically accurate Provides appropriate references; does not plagiarize	Acceptable In the author’s own words AND Provides an explanation of the concepts addressed in the lesson that is mostly thorough and historically accurate Provides appropriate references; does not plagiarize	Exemplary Provides an explanation of the concepts addressed in the lesson that is thorough and historically accurate (includes appropriately referenced graphics, where needed to support the explanation). Provides appropriate references; does not plagiarize. A complete bibliography with working links to online sources is provided.
Curriculum & Standards	Not Present The lesson provides no connection to state content standards (TEKS).	Developing The lesson provides limited connection to state content standards (TEKS).	Acceptable Connections to the identified standards are obvious in some but not all major phases of the lesson plan.	Exemplary The lesson provides significant and clear connections to state content standards (TEKS) in all major phases of the lesson plan.
Interdisciplinary	Not Present Does not incorporate any standard(s) from other content areas.	Developing Attempts to incorporate standard(s) from another content area, but relationship to the primary lesson standard is unclear, inappropriate, superficial, or inadequately explained	Acceptable Incorporates standard(s) from another content area into the lesson, but relationship to the primary standard may be somewhat superficial. Related standards may appear as more of an add-on than a thoughtful integration.	Exemplary Lists any standard(s) from another content area that are meaningfully incorporated into the lesson. Describes where and how any secondary standards are incorporated into the lesson. Integration of standards is clear, appropriate, substantial, and adequately explained.
Lesson Materials and Resources	Not Present Materials necessary for both student and teacher use are not listed	Developing A sketchy list of student and teacher materials is provided. Worksheets are described but are not downloadable	Acceptable Materials necessary for both the students and the teacher to complete the lesson are listed. Some but not all materials are available for immediate download.	Exemplary All necessary materials are identified. It is clear what materials are refereed in the lesson (e.g. rather than saying “the handout,” it is referred to by name. All worksheets and reproducible materials are available for immediate download from the lesson site.
**Prereq Knowledge/Prior Learning must be connected to Focus & Review	Not Present Prerequisite skills and concepts not clearly identified and/or incorrect for lesson objective	Developing Most prerequisite skills and concepts are clearly articulated but some important skills may have been missed	Acceptable Prerequisite skills and concepts are clearly articulated, complete and are correct for the stated lesson objective	Exemplary Prerequisite skills and concepts are clearly articulated, complete and are correct for the stated lesson objective Prerequisite skills and concepts taught in unit are linked or indicated
Objectives	Not Present The objective(s) is (are) imprecise or unclear or written in terms of teacher behavior, rather than student behavior	Developing Some of the objectives are clear and some are not. Not all objectives are stated in terms of student behavior.	Acceptable Each objective is stated in terms of student behavior; identifies the learning that will take place; and is measurable and observable. Knowledge and skills being taught are clear.	Exemplary Each objective is stated in terms of student behavior; identifies the learning that will take place; and is measurable and observable. Knowledge and skills being taught are clear. At least 1 objective addresses higher order thinking skills.
Lesson Introduction Connect to prior learning, student interests, etc. Motivates (Hooks) student interest in the topic.
Focus or Review connect to Prerequisite Knowledge/Prior Learning	Not Present States pre-skills rather than using questions to gauge readiness. Misses opportunity to motivate students and help them make connections to prior learning.	Developing Individual students checked for pre-skills. Limited questions used to gauge readiness for lesson.	Acceptable Background knowledge and skills key to student success in this lesson checked to gauge readiness for the lesson. Clear connections made to prior learning or knowledge. If completely new instruction, effort to motivate and engage students in new learning is obvious.	Exemplary Background knowledge and skills key to student success in this lesson checked to gauge readiness for the lesson. Clear connections made to prior learning or knowledge. If completely new instruction, effort to motivate and engage students in new learning is obvious. Plan given for what teacher can do if students are obviously not ready for lesson.
Procedures	Not Present Lacks description of class activity and the roles of teacher and students.	Developing Poorly describes class activities, lacking what students and teacher do during the lesson in enough detail to guide other teachers.	Acceptable Adequately describes class activities, including brief descriptions of what students and teacher do during the lesson.	Exemplary Clearly describes class activities, including detailed descriptions of what students and teacher do during the lesson in enough detail to guide other teachers.
Essential Vocabulary	Not Present No essential vocabulary identified	Developing Limited attention to examples and vocabulary planned for use during the lesson	Acceptable Clear indication of important vocabulary planned for use in lesson.	Exemplary Critical lesson vocabulary is reviewed and explicitly highlighted or taught if needed (can link back to a previous lesson and/or have teacher review or reference Word Wall if one is included in the unit)
Lesson Body
Content Development (Guided Practice & Independent Practice)	Not Present Knowledge and skills lack sequential presentation. No planned examples. Lesson focuses more on an activity than on development of knowledge or skills.	Developing Knowledge and skills are sequential.	Acceptable Knowledge and skills are sequential. Clear attempt at providing examples for students.	Exemplary Knowledge and skills are presented in a sequential manner likely to facilitate student learning. A broad range of examples and non-examples are planned. Plan clearly indicates how teacher moves students from concrete to abstract understanding. Practice is scaffolded with the gradual removal of support.
Instructional decision-making	Not Present Plans do not indicate when and how student understanding will be checked.	Developing Lesson segmented to allow for student understanding to be checked. No options included for lesson modification if needed.	Acceptable Lesson segmented to allow for student understanding to be checked. At least one check of student understanding is described and teaching option given indicating how lesson could be modified	Exemplary Lesson segmented to allow for student understanding to be checked. Frequent checks of student understanding are planned to guide instruction. Multiple teaching options indicated in the plans as to how the lesson might be modified based upon student performance.
Lesson Closure
Closing activities (reexamine the important points of the lesson)	Not Present The lesson contains no closure.	Developing Closing activities are poorly developed and done primarily by the teacher.	Acceptable Closing activities are relevant to the objective and provide a clear opportunity to conduct a final check for understanding, but are done by the teacher	Exemplary Closing activities are relevant to the objective and provide a clear opportunity to conduct a final check for understanding. Students are active participants.
Assessments	Not Present Assessments absent OR None of the descriptions of the assessments being used are clear and complete OR None of the descriptions of where, how, and when assessment takes place are clear and complete.	Developing Few of the descriptions of the assessments being used are clear and complete OR Few descriptions of where, how, and when assessment takes place are clear and complete.	Acceptable Most of the descriptions of the assessments being used are clear and complete. AND Assessments take place throughout the lesson. AND Most descriptions of where, how, and when assessment takes place are clear and complete.	Exemplary Assessments are varied and creative. Clear and complete desc of the assessments being used (e.g., questions, performance, products, etc. including answer keys, grading rubrics, or other criteria you will use to eval whether sts have met the obj(s)). Assessments take place throughout the lesson (not just at the end!). Include opps for students to eval. their own work and learning. Clearly and completely describes where, how, and when assessment takes place
Assessments tied to Standards & Obj	Not Present Assessments do not measure student achievement of each objective Teacher has little evidence of individual student mastery of lesson objectives	Developing Assessment measures a single objective or standard; ignores other stated standards/objectives Teacher has evidence regarding MOST students’ mastery of AT LEAST ONE lesson objective	Acceptable Most assessments measure student achievement of each objective Teacher has evidence regarding MOST students’ mastery of EACH lesson objective	Exemplary Each assessment measures student achievement of a target lesson objective Critical lesson objectives are measured more than once. Teacher has evidence regarding EACH student’s mastery of EACH lesson objective.
Additional Lesson Features
Use of UDL Universal Design for Learning	Not Present Does not provide accommodations for diverse learning needs. Certain lesson elements may potentially create unnecessary academic or social challenges for individual learners with diverse needs or backgrounds, creating barriers to achievement for some students.	Developing Weak attempt at UDL in either representation or expression phases of lesson but not both.	Acceptable Strong use of UDL in either representation or expression phases of lesson but not both. Does not specifically identify areas of the lesson that will help meet needs of ELL or GT learners.	Exemplary Evidence of UDL in all phases of lesson plan design including teacher input (teaching strategies) and student expression of learning (assessed). Specifically identifies areas of the lesson that will help meet needs of the following categories of special needs: ELL and GT
Technology Integration **for required Tech lessons only Score for Non-Tech lessons will be calculated out of	Not Present Technology is not included	Developing The inclusion of technology is an add-on not complimenting the lesson activities	Acceptable At least one element of technology is well integrated into the lesson. Standards from the Texas Technology Application TEKS are included in the lesson.	Exemplary A variety of technology is integrated appropriately throughout the lesson in a manner that enhances the effectiveness s of the lesson and the learning of the student. Standards from the Texas Technology Application TEKS are included in the lesson Student accomplishment of technology skills is assessed
Professionalism
Spelling/Typos	Not Present 7+ spelling or typos found in the lesson plan.	Developing 4-6 spelling or typos found in the lesson plan.	Acceptable 1-3 spelling or typos found in the lesson plan.	Exemplary 0 spelling errors/typos found in lesson plan.
Grammar/Usage	Not Present 5+ grammar or usage errors found in lesson plan.	Developing 3-4 grammar or usage errors found in the lesson plan.	Acceptable 1-2 grammar or usage errors found in the lesson plan.	Exemplary 0 grammar or usage errors found in the lesson plan.

Subjects:

Education

Types:

Project

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