Creating a Standards-Based Lesson Plan
Classroom and Student Factors/Grouping
5.0
Students are grouped innovatively and demonstrate best practices for students.
National/State Learning Standards and Specific Learning Objectives
10.0
Stated objective is specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-bound. Stated objectives are directly aligned to state standards.
Academic Language and Resources
5.0
Academic language is listed comprehensively along with expert explanations. Includes innovative resources.
Anticipatory Set
5.0
Expertly introduces the topic and skillfully fosters engagement in students.
Multiple Means of Representation: Instructional Models/Strategies
5.0
The applied learning models/strategies are innovatively applied to the lesson objective and demonstrate best practices for students.
Multiple Means of Engagement: Differentiated Instruction [ACEI 3.2; InTASC 7(b), 7(d), 7(j),7(q), 8(a), 8(j), 8(k), 8(p); ISTE-T 2c; 4d; MC2, MC3, MC5; COE 3.2]
5.0
Differentiation is innovative and proficiently addresses the diverse needs of students in the Class Profile.
Multiple Means of Expression: Formative and Summative Assessments [ACEI 4.0; InTASC 6(a), 6(b), 6(e), 6(g), 6(i), 6(j), 6(k), 6(p), 6(u); ISTE-T 2d, 3d; MC1, MC2, MC5; COE 4.1]
5.0
Multiple Means of Expression
5.0
Planned formal and informal assessments are aligned to the stated learning targets and standards; effectively and creatively identifies multiple means of expression (verbally, physically, written text etc). Formative assessments are designed to provide data on student performance for monitoring and adjusting instruction, and provide students feedback so they can evaluate and adjust their own learning. Summative assessment is cohesive in form and function and provides multiple means of expression (verbally, physically, written text etc).
Extension Activity and/or Homework
5.0
Extension activities and/or homework are clearly related to lesson taught.
Reflection
20.0
Reflection explaining how the instructional models chosen meet the developmental/diverse learning needs of students and utilizes technology to engage students is thorough and thought provoking.
Mechanics (spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use)
15.0
Submission is virtually free of mechanical errors. Word choice reflects well-developed use of practice and content-related language. Sentence structures are varied and engaging.
Documentation of Sources (citations, footnotes, references, bibliography, etc., as appropriate to assignment and style)
15.0
Sources are documented completely and correctly, as appropriate to assignment and style, and format is free of error.