Lesson Plan

Academic Language Objectives

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4-5 points

Includes clear and measurable/observable objectives. These elements are well-aligned to the lesson.

2-3 points

Includes objectives. However, some of these elements may not be adequately aligned, may lack clarity, or objectives may not be observable/measurable.

1 point

Objectives are all present but lack clarity or are unrelated to each other.

0 points

Objectives are inadequate or missing.

Hook

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4-5 points

The hook is engaging, reflects attention to students’ backgrounds and interests, and leads seamlessly into the objectives of the lesson.

2-3  points

The hook is somewhat engaging, reflects some attention to students’ backgrounds and interests, and leads loosely into the objectives of the lesson.

1 point

The hook lacks attention to students’ backgrounds and interest and/or has unclear connections to the objectives of the lesson.

0 points

The hook is inappropriate, not related to the objectives of the lesson, or not provided.

Formative Assessment Cycle

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4-5 points

Multiple opportunities are provided to assess students, and to inform next steps.  Commentary is described in sufficient detail.  Assessments allow students to demonstrate depth of understanding or skill with respect to the standards/practices/objectives.

2-3  points

 Opportunities are provided to assess students, and to inform next steps.  Commentary is described but may be lacking in detail.  Assessments allow students to demonstrate some depth of understanding or skill with respect to the standards/practices/objectives.

1 point

Provides minimal opportunities for formative assessment.

0 points

Provides inappropriate or no formative assessment.

Academic Language

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4-5 points

Academic Language Demands are clearly stated, are appropriate relative to the objectives of the lesson and Academic Language is a clear focus of the lesson.

2-3 points

Academic Language Demands are partially clear, are loosely related to the objectives of the lesson and/or Academic Language is mentioned, but it not a clear focus of the lesson.

1 point

Minimal attention is paid to Academic Language Demands and Academic Language.

0 points

Academic Language is missing from the lesson plan, or is inappropriately implemented. 

Academic Language Scaffolds

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4-5 points

Scaffolds are robustly represented in the lesson.

2-3 points

Scaffolds are represented in the lesson.

1 point

Scaffolds are minimally represented in the lesson.

0 points

Scaffolds are not represented in the lesson, or are inappropriate for the lesson.

Mathematical Scaffolds

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4-5 points

Scaffolds are robustly represented in the lesson.

2-3 points

Scaffolds are represented in the lesson.

1 point

Scaffolds are minimally represented in the lesson.

0 points

Scaffolds are not represented in the lesson, or are inappropriate for the lesson.

Questioning

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4-5 points

Questions are thoughtful, represent a variety of DOK Levels, and serve to deepen student understanding related to the content.  Questions are a clear focus of the lesson.

2-3 points

Questions represent only the lower DOK levels (1 and 2) and/or are not a clear focus of the lesson.

1 point

Questions are included, but lack attention to developing depth of understanding.

0 points

Questions are not represented in the lesson, or are inappropriate for the lesson.

Commentary

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8-10 points

Presents ideas thoughtfully and in-depth. Ideas are coherently and logically organized. Has an effective, fluent style, marked by language that is generally free from errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

6-7  points

Presents ideas in a way that show some depth and complexity. Ideas and language flow well overall, but may have some errors in mechanics, usage, and sentence structure.

3-5 points

May present ideas in a simplistic and/or repetitive fashion. Ideas may be marginally developed or poorly organized. Language has a number of errors in grammar and usage.

0-2 points

Ideas presented are unclear and/or poorly developed. Language has an accumulation of errors in grammar and usage.