Sample Lesson Plan Rubric
Sample Lesson Plan Rubric
Objectives: Statements of lesson purposes and student learning i.e. action words like
name, list, design, identify, define, develop, practice, assess, and write.
Goals that identify specific learning styles and/or Gardner’s 8
intelligences would be included in this part of the lesson plan.
Materials/Equipment:
List all handouts, transparencies, videotapes, books, software, internet
incorporation, evaluation instruments, technical equipment included in the
lesson.
Instruction: Explain all teacher and student activity involved in the teaching and learning of
the lesson.
A. Teacher Procedures: Outline all the teacher will do to present and teach
the lesson.
B. Student Activities: Outline all the students will do to participate in the
lesson
Closure: Plan an ending for the lesson. “That’s all folks!” is not adequate. A closure
helps students remember what they learned. Remember the old adage, “Tell
them, tell them what you told them, and tell them again!!”
Evaluation: Grading and assessing student learning is an essential part of the lesson. This
includes points assessed and grading instruments. Example: To evaluate this
lesson, write 5 exam questions the students could be asked after participating
in your lesson. Be aware that there are many other ways to evaluate.
Evaluation of your lesson will include the written component and the class presentation.
The written component consists of the research summary and
bibliography and the lesson plan.
The presentation will be evaluated on organization, lesson content and
class participation.
If you follow the Evaluation Form components, you should be able to
achieve the full point value of the Teaching Presentation.
LESSON PLAN FORMAT CONTINUED
You may choose to use the following elements in any lesson plan that you feel requires more detail. Example:
Special Education / Science / Etc.
Lesson Objectives
Clearly state your lesson objective(s) with a description included addressing the assessment that corresponds to
those objectives. Identify essential questions you want to address.
Connections
List targeted learning objectives and explain how your objectives relate to (School District) Learning Goals and
Standards for learning content established by professional organizations (Note: Do not simply list the related goals
and/or standards)
Context
Clearly describe how these objectives and this lesson relate to your broad goals for teaching about the topic.
Explain the major focus of the unit to which this lesson plan belongs, and how the lesson relates to the unit.
Address any personal, social, cultural, and global concerns that will be relevant to the student learning. IEP
(Individual Education Plan) objectives and accommodations provided for students with disabilities should be
addressed in this section.
Resources
List resources (i.e., all materials including specific technology applications) which will be used during the lesson.
Attach print material to be used with students.
Procedures
Describe the strategies and activities you will use to involve students and accomplish your objectives including how
you will trigger prior knowledge and adapt strategies to meet individual student needs and the diversity in you
classroom.
Student Assessment
Clearly state how you will assess student progress in meeting the above objectives, including, performance criteria
you will use. Attach written assessment measures (e.g., checklists, rubrics, scoring guides, etc.) used in relation to
the lesson.
Lesson Extension/Follow-up
Based on your reflection, discuss plans for subsequent lessons to reinforce and extend understanding particularly
for students who did not make satisfactory progress.