LESSON PLAN FORMAT

Name:
Date:
I.

LESSON FOUNDATION
Lesson Title:
Unit Title:
Grade Level(s):
Subject Area(s)/Subject Content Explanation:

Lesson Number w/in Unit:

Time Allotted:

Standard(s)/Anchors: PA Academic Standards/Anchors describe what students should demonstrate and be able to do as a
result of instruction. Common Core Standards may be used by school districts to represent a set of expectations for
student knowledge and skills that high school graduates need to master to succeed in college and careers.

Essential Question(s): An essential question establishes content knowledge and connects that knowledge to
the topic at hand and to the students prior knowledge. Essential questions should be embedded throughout the
introduction, procedures, and closure of a lesson or unit of study.

Instructional Objective(s): A clearly delineated statement of what a student will demonstrate or do after instruction has
occurred. This should specify the condition, performance, and criterion.

Formative Assessment: The assessment process that occurs during instruction and learning activities.
Summative Assessment: The assessment process that occurs after instruction and learning activities. If the lesson is a
component of a unit of study, describe how students will demonstrate mastery of material and how it will be
measured.

II.

LESSON BODY
INTRODUCTION: A process to engage/activate student learning, interest and prior knowledge. This activity and instruction
relate the experiences of the students to the objectives of the lesson. An Instructional Set may include a
motivational device, connection to prior learning and real life experiences, relevance to future learning, stated
connection to instructional objective and academic standards or the essential questions to be addressed in lesson.

TEACHING PROCEDURES: The step-by-step process/procedure for teaching information, concepts and skills identified in
the instructional objectives.

Must include:
*Description of Method(s) Used to Present Subject Matter - Explicitly and sequentially describe how you will
teach/present the lesson's concepts to your students and the multiple approaches you will use. Include
the learning activities, processes, procedures and or strategies that support the lesson.

*Guided Practice - Explicitly and sequentially describe the opportunities provided to students for practice and
application of skills under direct teacher supervision. This may involve modeling, use of prompt
hierarchies and use of key discussion questions to stimulate thought and provoke inquiry.
*Independent Practice - Explicitly and sequentially describe the opportunities provided to students to practice
and apply skills independently. This provides a platform for formative assessment practices and
connection to lesson objectives.

CLOSURE: A process designed to bring a lesson presentation to an appropriate conclusion. Used to help students bring
things together in their own minds, to use, apply and extend what has just been taught. The lesson summary
includes a review of central lesson concepts and/or essential questions, a preview of future learning, an application
to daily living or an expansion/extension of concept.

III. LESSON ESSENTIALS

DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Specific activities designed to provide for the instructional needs of ALL students
(e.g., learning profile, ethnicity, ability, gender). Learning profiles can include student interests, readiness, and
learning styles.
Instruction should be differentiated through: 1) content, 2) process, 3) product, and/or 4) learning environment.
Describe how differentiation meets the learning needs of students in your classroom and research-based strategies
utilized to optimize learning.
Additional individualized strategies as mandated by IEPs and 504 plans include:

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES, MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGY: List all materials, resources and technology utilized in
the instruction of a lesson.

IV.

POST-LESSON REFLECTION:
ANALYSIS OF STUDENT LEARNING: Review of data and documented evidence of lesson results as related to
instructional objectives or standards.

ANALYSIS OF TEACHING: Include modifications/recommendations of current instruction for future application on 1)

planning and preparation, 2) classroom environment, 3) instruction, and 4) professional responsibilities as related to
instructional objectives or standards.

*Approved by COE Assessment Committee 5-8-13

Student Name: ________________________________

Student ID: ___________________________

Scoring Rubric for Lesson Plans

Elements

Distinguished (3)

Proficient (2)

Basic (1)

Unsatisfactory (0)

Standard(s)/
Anchors

PA and Common Core Standards are

listed and fully reflect a direct
correlation to lesson objectives.

PA and Common Core Standards

are listed and partially correlate to
lesson objectives.

PA and Common Core Standards

are listed with little or no
correlation to objectives.

PA and Common Core Standards

are not specifically identified and
listed.

Instructional
Objectives

Lesson plan identifies specific

performance-based objectives, written
with three (3) components (condition,
performance, criterion/criteria).
Objectives are distinct from one
another and function as the clear
purpose and focus of instruction and
assessment. Objectives measure
various levels of skill, differentiating
from concrete skills to higher-level
thinking.

Lesson plan identifies specific

performance-based objectives,
written with three (3) components
(condition, performance,
criterion/criteria). Objectives are
distinct from one another and
function as the clear purpose and
focus of instruction and
assessment. Objectives measure
various levels of skill.

Lesson plan identifies specific

performance-based objectives,
written with three (3) components
(condition, performance,
criterion/criteria); one of the
components is inappropriate. The
objectives function as a partial
focus for instruction and
assessment. Few, if any,
differentiated objectives.

Lesson plan fails to contain

specific performance-based
objectives and/or objectives are
not written with required
components (condition,
performance, criterion/criteria).
Objectives are so broad and
vague that the focus for
instruction and assessment is
unclear.

Essential Questions
(EQs)

EQ(s) is open-ended and encourages

higher order thinking. EQ(s) help
students conceptualize the theme of
the lesson and challenge students to
think critically. EQ(s)also prompt
students to develop a plan of action
and require them to construct their
knowledge by connecting the topic to
what they've learned previously.

EQ(s) is open-ended and

encourages higher order thinking.
EQ(s) help students conceptualize
the theme of the lesson and
challenge students to think
critically.

EQ(s) is open-ended and

encourages some higher order
thought.

The EQ(s) is too simple will not

help students think critically.

Formative and
Summative
Assessment

Methods of formative and/or

summative assessment are
established; a rationale for their
implementation is provided;
implementation is described in detail
and aligned with instructional
objectives.

Methods of formative and

summative assessment are
established and aligned with
objectives.

Methods of formative and

summative assessment are
established.

Limited or no evidence of
formative and summative
assessment is established.

Distinguished (3)

Proficient (2)

Basic (1)

Unsatisfactory (0)

Introduction

An engaging process for lesson

introduction is specifically described,
including a strong motivational device,
connection to prior learning, and/or
connection to objectives, standards
and essential questions.

A lesson introduction is
specifically described, including a
motivational device, connection to
prior learning, or connection to
objectives, standards and essential
questions.

The lesson was introduced by

stating the instructional objective
or focus.

A process for lesson introduction

is limited or missing.

Teaching Procedures

Lesson plan contains all elements

within the Lesson Body; learning
activities support objectives and
provide for optimal instruction;
transitions between activities are
seamless; and assessment practices
are integrated within the lesson to
measure progress. Planning for
student learning is evident.

Lesson plan contains all elements

within the Lesson Body; learning
activities support objectives and
progress in a logical order; and
assessment practices are evident.
Student learning is evident.

Lesson plan contains all elements

within the Lesson Body; learning
activities support objectives and
progress in a logical order.
Student learning is evident.

Lesson plan elements are absent

or incomplete within the Lesson
Body; learning activities do not
support objectives and/or lack
logical progression.

Closure

A student-led engaging process for

closing the lesson is specifically
described, including a review of lesson
concepts and/or essential questions,
preview of future learning, application
or extension of lesson concepts.

Lesson closure is specifically

described, including a review of
lesson concepts and/or essential
questions, preview of future
learning, application or expansion
of lesson concepts.

The lesson was closed by restating

the instructional objective and
focus.

A process for lesson closure is

inappropriate or missing.

Differentiated
Learning Activities

Specific activities that differentiate the

content, process, product, and/or
learning environment are designed to
provide advanced achievement for all
learners. Research-based strategies
are effectively described to challenge
all learners.

Specific activities that differentiate

the content, process, product,
and/or learning environment are
designed to improve achievement
for all learners. Research-based
strategies are described to meet
the needs of all learners.

General activities that differentiate

the content, process, product,
and/or learning environment are
identified. Detail is lacking in one
or more of the critical areas.

Activities that differentiate the

content, process, product and/or
learning environment are not
identified.

Instructional
Resources, Materials
& Technology

A range of resources, materials and

technology are effectively integrated
into the context of the lesson,
engaging to learners and provide for
optimal student learning. Additional
resources are listed for extended
learning activities.

Resources, materials and

technology are utilized,
appropriate for the learners and
provide for optimal student
learning.

Resources, materials and

technology are utilized to support
instruction.

Use of resources, materials and

technology is limited or absent.
Materials fail to fully fit the
context of the lesson and needs
of the students.

Post-lesson
Reflection/Analysis

Thoroughly analyzes evidence of

student learning. A reflection of
teacher performance encompasses the
domains of planning, instruction,
environment and professionalism. All
areas of performance receive in-depth
objective reflection. Data or products
are utilized.

Analyzes evidence of student

learning and teacher performance
in planning, instruction,
environment and professionalism.
All areas of performance receive
objective reflection.

Partially analyzes student learning

and teacher performance in
planning, instruction, environment
and professionalism. Some
reflection is evident.

Inaccurate, limited or no
evidence related to an analysis of
student learning and teacher
performance in planning,
instruction, environment and
professionalism.

Elements

(Direct Instruction of Subject

Content, Guided Practice,
Independent Practice)