This rubric evaluates a lesson plan on several indicators: 1) It assesses whether the lesson plan includes clear achievement targets and objectives that meet the intent of the lesson. 2) It examines the level of special planning and preparation that went into the lesson. 3) It judges how well the lesson plan introduces the content in a organized manner and considers modifications for diverse students. 4) It evaluates how clearly the lesson plan conveys instructions and examples to keep students on task. 5) It determines if the lesson plan adequately addresses the required skills and standards. 6) It assesses whether the lesson plan provides an appropriate closing activity. 7) It examines how well the lesson plan follows the specified

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LESSON PLAN RUBRIC
Indicators Indicator not met Indicator Acceptable Indicator at Target Score
(0 Points)
The lesson displays an acceptable The lesson demonstrates strong
The lesson does not include
Achievement Targets/ goal and objective that meet the achievement targets and objectives that
goals or objectives or does /10
Goals/ Objective lesson's intent. meet the lesson's intent.
not meets the lesson's intent
(5 points) (10 points)
The lesson demonstrates thoughtful
The lesson was not prepared The lesson shows adequate time
Special Planning/ consideration to preparation and the lesson
well, did not show that time was spent on preparation /10
Preparation flows smoothly
was spent on preparation (5 points)
(10 points)
The lesson displays a well-organized
The lesson has an adequate
The lesson has no introduction and includes well planned
Introduction introduction /20
introduction modifications for diverse students
(10 points)
(20 points)
Instructions are clear and concise;
Instructions are adequately instructions include examples, key words,
Instructions are unclear or
Instructions conveyed. cues… etc., to keep students on task and to /20
confusing
(10 points) perform the targeted skill
(20 points)
The lesson adequately addresses The lesson addresses and meets all the
The lesson does not meet the
Lesson the standard, but parts are missed necessary skills for the standard /20
requirement for the standard
(10 points) (20 points)
The closing activity gives The closing activity gives a well thought out
The lesson does not have a
Closure adequate close to the lesson close to the activity 10
clear closing activity
(5 points) (10 points)
The lesson plan is well designed in its
The lesson plan does not The lesson format contains minor
format. The lesson identifies a standard,
follow the format as indicated errors in headings, sub-headings,
lists all the components, uses 12 pt. font,
Lesson Plan Format in the assignments font sizes, columns, page set-up, /10
headings and subheadings are easily
instructions, or it contains or components
identified.
major errors in format. (5 points)
(10 points)
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