ECED 3192/3292 Children’s Literature Lesson Planhild Lit I and II, Lesson Plan Rubric:

	NAEYC Standards	Below Expectations	Meets Expectations	Exceeds Expectations	Your Score
Completeness	1c. Candidates use developmental knowledge to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments.	Most of the components of the lesson plan are present References and supplementary materials are included	Most of the components of the lesson plan are present References and supplementary materials are included	All elements of the lesson plan are included. Each component is addressed in specific terms. All instructional materials are referenced. The lesson has a creative or original flair
Appropriateness	1b. Candidates know and understanding multiple influences on development and learning.	Content or time is not appropriate for the designated group of students	Content, time allotted, outcomes and activities of the lesson are close to the target grade level. May need minor adjustments	The content and time allotted are appropriate for the age of the student. Outcomes and activities match the level of the students and are linked to standards.
Standards and Assessment	3a. Candidates articulate the significance of assessment; understand the importance of aligning curriculum, teaching strategies, and assessment; distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate assessment practices.	Little or no connection between the standards, outcomes and evaluations. Assessment is vague, subjective, or missing.	The standards specify achievement and the assessment authentically evaluates the outcomes. Rubrics or other assessment tools are included.	The standards specify achievement and the assessment authentically evaluates the outcomes. Rubrics or other assessment tools are included.
Instructional Procedures	4b. Candidates know, understand, and use a wide array of appropriate, effective approaches and strategies to support young children’s development and learning.	Instructional procedures are inadequate or incomplete. It is difficult to follow the flow of the lesson.	Most steps in the instructional procedures are described adequately; however, some rearrangement or further explanation of steps may be needed. Student activities are included.	The description of the instructional procedures is clear. The sequence is logical and comprehensive. Organizational arrangements are addressed. It is clear what both the teacher and the students will be doing.
Content Focus	4c. Candidates understand the importance of each content area in young children’s learning. Candidates know the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas including academic subjects and can identify resources to deepen their understanding.	The activities either overshadow the content, or content is minimal. No evidence that significant content has been considered.	Some of the content is included. There may be some confusion between content and purpose.	Instructional procedures are inadequate or incomplete. It is difficult to follow the flow of the lesson.
Identification of and provisions for diversity.	2a. Candidates know and demonstrate an understanding of the characteristics and traits of the families and communities in which they practice.	Plan suggests inappropriate or no accommodations for learner diversity.	Plan some accommodations for learner diversity.	Plan clearly identifies specific and appropriate accommodations for diversities.
Mechanics	5c. Candidates are continuous, collaborative learners.	Several errors in spelling, grammar, and usage are present indicating a need for more careful proofreading.	A few errors are present, but it is evident that the paper has been proofread and edited.	Lesson plan is virtually free from errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar and usage.
Reflection includes response to six part reflection	5d. Candidates demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work.	Gives a summary of the lesson, but no depth or insight in the reflection.	Analyzes some elements of a complete reflection with some depth or insight.	Clearly analyzes the strengths, weaknesses, materials, performance of student and teacher and specifies improvements