Mini-lesson # _____                                                                                                                                                                                           Name____________________

Title ____________________                                                                                                                                                        Date _______________

 

PLANNING

 

TARGET

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

COMMENTS

1. Instructional objectives are well written and are well linked to National Standards; all parts included; no grammatical errors (3 pts)

Instructional objectives are fairly well written with some National Standards included; 2 parts included; some grammatical errors (2 pts)

Instructional objectives are not well written with no links to National Standards; 1 part included; many grammatical errors (0-1 pt)

 

2. The overall lesson plan was well constructed; all applicable parts included (3 pts)

The overall lesson plan was fairly well constructed; most but not all  applicable parts included (2 pts)

The overall lesson plan was not well constructed; many parts omitted (0-1 pt)

 

3. The selection of the content was appropriate for all of the following: the objectives, level of the class and the teaching strategies (3 pts)

The selection of the content was appropriate for 2 of the following: the objectives, level of the class and the teaching strategies (2 pts)

The selection of the content was minimally appropriate for  some or all of the following: the objectives, level of the class and the teaching strategies (0-1 pt)

 

4. The lesson’s expectations were realistic for both the class level and the time constraints (3 pts)

The lesson’s expectations were realistic for either the class level or the time constraints (2 pts)

The lesson’s expectations were realistic for neither the class level nor the time constraints (0-1 pt)

 

5. Instructional materials were varied, appropriate and highlighted the content and when possible, were authentic (4 pts)

Instructional materials were somewhat varied, appropriate and highlighted the content and when possible, were authentic (3-2 pts)

Instructional materials were neither  varied, nor appropriate; they did not  highlight the content and were not authentic (0-1 pt)

 

6. The lesson was very well organized; there was good flow between activities which were related to the objectives and National Standards (4 pts)

The lesson was fairly well organized; poor transitions often interrupted the flow between activities which were not always related to the objectives or National Standards (3-2 pts)

The lesson was not well organized; there were few or no transitions which impeded the flow between activities which were rarely related to the objectives  or National Standards(0-1 pt)

 

 

PERFORMANCE

 

TARGET

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

COMMENTS

1. Anticipatory set with warm-up and / or overview present and readied students for class (2 pts)

Anticipatory set with warm-up and / or overview present but did not help students get ready for class (1 pt)

No anticipatory set present (0 pt)

 

2. The content was presented in an interesting and understandable manner in order to engage students; contextualization of content was evident (4 pts)

The content was presented in a fairly interesting and understandable manner in order to engage students; contextualization of content was not always evident (3-2 pts)

The content was not presented in an interesting or understandable manner; students were not engaged; contextualization of content was not evident (0-1 pt)

 

3. The lesson was well paced and met time constraints (2 pts)

The lesson was unevenly paced but met time constraints (1 pt)

The lesson was unevenly paced and did not meet time constraints (0 pt)

 

 

4. Use of voice, body and gestures were appropriate and effective; they reinforced meaning and / or classroom management strategies (1 pt)

Use of voice, body and gestures were often appropriate and effective; they sometimes reinforced meaning and / or classroom management strategies (1/2 pt)

Use of voice, body and gestures were neither appropriate nor effective; they did not reinforce meaning and / or classroom management strategies (0 pt)

 

5. Verbal and non-verbal interaction was very effective (2 pts)

Verbal and non-verbal interaction was effective some of the time (1pt)

Verbal and non-verbal interaction was not effective (0 pt)

 

 

6. In the lesson, there were multiple examples of theory and practice from National Standards, class discussions and readings (4 pts)

In the lesson, there were some examples of theory and practice from National Standards, class discussions and readings (3-2 pts)

In the lesson, there were few or no examples of theory and practice from National Standards, class discussions and readings (0-1 pt)

 


 

7. Accurate and appropriate models for grammar and pronunciation were used most of the time (2 pts)

Accurate and appropriate models for grammar and pronunciation were used some of the time (1 pt)

Accurate and appropriate models for grammar and pronunciation were not used (0 pt)

 

8. The summary activity was appropriate for either formal or informal assessment and well done (2 pts)

The summary activity was somewhat appropriate for either formal or informal assessment but not well done (1 pt)

The summary activity was not appropriate for either formal or informal assessment or was not done (0 pt)

 

 

9. All of the objectives were achieved (2 pts)

Most of the objectives were achieved (1 pt)

None of the objectives were achieved (0 pt)

 

 

 

 

 

REFLECTION

 

TARGET

ACCEPTABLE

UNACCEPTABLE

COMMENTS

1. All objectives were thoughtfully discussed and analyzed; commentary regarding how and how well objectives were achieved included (2 pts)

Most objectives were thoughtfully discussed and analyzed; some commentary regarding how and how well objectives were achieved included (1 pt)

Objectives were not thoughtfully discussed and analyzed; no or limited commentary regarding how and how well objectives were achieved included (0 pt)

 

2. The use of technology and / or audio visual materials was thoroughly discussed (1pt)

The use of technology and / or audio visual materials was discussed but not in depth (1/2 pt)

The use of technology and / or audio visual materials was not discussed  (0 pt)

 

3. The type and use of reading strategies were thoroughly discussed (1 pt)

The type and use of reading strategies were discussed but not in depth (1/2 pt)

The t ype and use of reading strategies were not discussed (0 pt)

 

 

4. Thorough discussion of candidate’s effect on student learning, including results from formal and / or informal assessments (2 pts)

Some discussion of candidate’s effect on student learning, including results from formal and / or informal assessments (1 pt)

No discussion of candidate’s effect on student learning, including results from formal and / or informal assessments (0 pt)

 


 

5. All skills for this lesson were identified; thorough discussion of how skills were developed via this lesson included (2 pts)

Most skills for this lesson were identified; some discussion of how skills were developed via this lesson included (1 pt)

No identification of skills for this lesson; no discussion of how skills were developed via this lesson (0 pt)

 

6. Thorough discussion of L2 use regarding quality and quantity and use by teacher and students included (2 pts)

Some discussion of L2 use regarding quality or quantity and / or use by teachers and students included  (1 pt)

No discussion of L2 use regarding quality or quantity and / or use by teachers and students included (0 pt)

 

7. Thorough discussion of classroom management issues in this lesson included (2 pts)

Some discussion of classroom management issues in this lesson included (1 pt)

No discussion of classroom management issues in this lesson included (0 pt)

 

 

8. Thorough discussion of interaction between teacher and students included (2 pts)

Some discussion of interaction between teacher and students included (1 pt)

No discussion of interaction between teacher and students included (0 pt)

 

 

9. Thorough discussion of degree of comfort felt while teaching the lesson included (1 pt)

Some discussion of degree of comfort felt while teaching the lesson included (1/2 pt)

No discussion of degree of comfort felt while teaching the lesson included (0 pt)

 

10. Thorough discussion of strengths of this lesson included (2 pts)

Some discussion of strengths of this lesson included (1 pt)

No discussion of strengths of this lesson included (0 pt)

 

 

 

11. Thorough discussion of  weaknesses and / or challenges of this lesson included (2 pts)

Some discussion of  weaknesses and / or challenges of this lesson included (1 pt)

No discussion of  weaknesses and / or challenges of this lesson included (0 pt)

 

 

12. Thorough discussion of possible revisions to this lesson if it were taught again included (2 pts)

Some discussion of possible revisions to this lesson if it were taught again included (1 pt)

No discussion of possible revisions to this lesson if it were taught again included (0 pt)