This document provides instructions for completing a final unit plan using a backward design template. It outlines the three stages that must be included: 1) desired results which identify the goals, understandings, essential questions, and knowledge/skills; 2) assessment evidence such as performance tasks and other measures of understanding; and 3) learning plans which identify activities addressing the WHERETO elements of instructional planning. A written reflection is also required addressing rigor, engagement, and 21st century skills. The completed unit plan should be 4-6 pages plus references and follow APA style. It must then be archived in an ePortfolio.

1. Backward Design Unit Plan
Prepare
Read Chapter 9: Planning for Learning, (the section titled, The
WHERETO elements in instructional planning) in the Wiggins
and McTighe (2005) text.
Content Instructions
Template
- Use the
Backward Design Unit Plan Template
to complete your final unit plan including all of the following:
Stage 1: Desired Results (UEKS)
Established goal (G) – Identify the relevant goals will this
design address (Stated as content standards, course or program
outcomes, etc.)
Understandings (U) – minimum of two big ideas
Essential Questions (E) – minimum of two provocative
questions that will foster inquiry, understanding, and transfer
learning
Knowledge (K) and Skills (S) – minimum of two written as
student-centered, measurable learning objectives/outcomes

2. Stage 2: Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks (T) – Describe at least one authentic
performance task used to assess student understanding or ability
Other Evidence (OE) – Describe at least two different types of
evidence used to measure student understanding or ability
Stage 3: Learning Plan
WHERETO – Identify learning activities for each of the
WHERETO elements. Label each activity with its respective
element (Where; Hook and Hold; Equip; Rethink, Reflect, and
Revise; Evaluate; Tailor; and Organized)
Written Reflection –
On a separate page (within the same document) and following
the template, address each of the following:
Rigor –Describe the degree to which your assessments and
learning activities provide cognitive rigor (Bloom’s and/or
Webb’s DOK).
Engagement – Discuss assessments and learning activities in
your plan that will engage learners.

3. Century skills – Describe the 21st-century skills addressed in
your plan.
Written Communication Instructions
Length Requirement: Four to six pages including the
Backward Design Unit Plan Template
, written reflection, title, and references pages.
Syntax and Mechanics: Display meticulous comprehension and
organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and
grammar.
Source Requirement: Reference Wiggins and McTighe (2005),
Lopez (2013), and Partnership for 21st Century Learning.
Exemplary assignments will include at least two other resources
from your own research or from those listed as a Recommended
Resource, found in the Weekly Lesson, or any related resource
previously assigned during Weeks 1-6.
APA Formatting: Use APA formatting consistently throughout
the assignment. Refer to the
Ashford Writing Center (Links to an external site.)
for assistance with APA style and formatting.
Submitting Your Assignment
Submit your assignment for evaluation. Include the link to your
ePortfolio in the comments box when uploading.
Archive your assignment in your ePortfolio by uploading to

4. your Folio account. Once assignments are uploaded to your
ePortfolio, they are considered
artifacts
and will be referenced as such.
Once in your Folio account, select “Add Work.” Follow the
step-by-step instructions.
Once uploaded, add a title (e.g., Final Project: UbD Unit Plan)
and a one- to two-sentence description.
Select “Education” as the category and give it the same title as
the previous step. Your artifact should now be viewable in your
Portfolio.