Lesson Plan Critique-Principals/Weekly/Per Year

Objectives/Performance Tasks

Objective(s) are clearly stated and appropriately aligned to the activities.

The objectives are written utilizing Bloom’s taxonomy.

The objectives are measurable.

Standards

Standards are identified and correctly aligned to lesson plan content.

Standards are clearly aligned with objectives.

Instructional Approach

The various instructional approaches identified are appropriate for the lesson.

Activities align to the selected instructional approaches.

Instruction includes a description of how teacher will consistently check for student understanding.

Technology is incorporated into the lesson

Checks for Understanding

Teacher includes Checks for Understanding and Formative Assessment throughout the plan.

Evidence of Data Use

Teacher uses data to drive the instruction based on assessment

ContentKnowledge

Content covered in the lesson plan is accurate and current.

Content is targeted to the standards and objectives. The major ideas that are to be taught to meet the objectives are included.

Organization

There is an evident and comprehensive logical sequence/progression to the lesson in order to meet objectives.

Mechanics

Spelling and grammar errors are not evident and do not interfere with understanding of lesson plan.