Critique Lesson Plan Exercise
Critique Lesson Plan Exercise
Critique Lesson Plan Exercise
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CRITIQUE OF LESSON PLANS
This exercise is designed to give you practice with lesson planning within your curriculum group.
Complete the exercise as a group and within this Google Document.
a. Use the criteria listed below to assess the POOR lesson plans that you have been given.
b. Evaluate each lesson plan, stating the strengths and weaknesses of the plan.
c. Make recommendations to improve the cited weaknesses.
CRITERIA COMMENTS
1. The plan has clear identifying information: e.g. No teachers name, no date, no class
Date; Name of Teacher; School; Class; Time.
2. The sub-topic is linked/aligned to the topic. Does not link/align with the topic
3. The previous knowledge is stated using observable and Not measurable, not observable. It’s too vague
measurable terms.
4. The Content Standard is clearly identified and No content standard
referenced.
6. Objective: The condition is relevant and can facilitate Not relevant, unclear
achievement of performances.
7. Objective: The verbs in the performances are observable Not observable, nor measurable
and measurable.
8. Objective: Each verb in the performance represents It’s not meaningful and irrelevant
meaningful and relevant learning experiences and
outcomes.
10. Objective: The performances reflect higher order No cognitive domain stated
thinking. The levels in the cognitive domain are stated.
11. Concept Statement: The concept(s) is/are clearly stated Not clearly stated. No exmples
and supported with examples. The concept(s) to be
taught is/are suitable for the duration of the lesson.
15. Skills and Attitude: The three skills phrases are clearly
stated and applicable. The statement of attitude is aligned
to the sub-topic and the concept(s).
Student L submitted the lesson plan below for grading. Your task is to evaluate the plan.
a. Use the criteria listed below to assess the POOR lesson plans that you have been given.
b. Evaluate the lesson plan, stating the strengths and weaknesses of the plan.
c. Make recommendations to improve the cited weaknesses.
● Teacher will explain the concept of syntax – the ways in which words are ordered and connected to
form phrases or sentences with particular meaning
Extended Activity:
Students will complete the exercises on p. 20 of the text for homework.