Distinguished - Clearly identifies the chosen instructional model and accurately states the academic standards on which the lesson is based.

Proficient - Identifies the chosen instructional model and states the academic standards on which the lesson is based. The identification is slightly unclear, or one of the academic standards is not entirely accurate.

Basic - Identifies the chosen instructional model and states the academic standards on which the lesson is based. The identification is unclear, or one of the academic standards is inaccurate.

Below Expectations - Identifies the chosen instructional model and states the academic standards on which the lesson is based. The identification is unclear, and/or at least one of the academic standards is inaccurate.

Non-Performance - The identification of the chosen instructional model and the statement of the academic standards on which the lesson is based are either nonexistent or lack components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the grade level for which the lesson is written.

Proficient - Describes the grade level for which the lesson is written. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes the grade level for which the lesson is written. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the grade level for which the lesson is written; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of the grade level for which the lesson is written is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Writes one thorough students will understand objective, at least two comprehensive students will know objectives, and at least two complete students will be able to do objectives to meet the chosen academic standard.

Proficient - Writes one students will understand objective, at least two students will know objectives, and at least two students will be able to do objectives to meet the chosen academic standard. Minor details are missing or unclear.

Basic - Writes one students will understand objective, at least two students will know objectives, and at least two students will be able to do objectives to meet the chosen academic standard. Relevant details are missing or unclear.

Below Expectations - Attempts to write one students will understand objective, at least two students will know objectives, and at least two students will be able to do objectives to meet the chosen academic standard; however, significant details are missing and/or unclear.

Non-Performance - The objectives to meet the academic standard are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Thoroughly describes the assessments that will be utilized to measure students’ mastery of the objectives.

Proficient - Describes the assessments that will be utilized to measure students’ mastery of the objectives. The description is slightly underdeveloped.

Basic - Partially describes the assessments that will be utilized to measure students’ mastery of the objectives. The description is underdeveloped.

Below Expectations - Attempts to describe the assessments that will be utilized to measure students’ mastery of the objectives; however, the description is significantly underdeveloped.

Non-Performance - The description of assessments that will be utilized to measure students’ mastery of the objectives is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Comprehensively explains the procedures that will be used to teach the lesson.

Proficient - Explains the procedures that will be used to teach the lesson. Minor details are missing.

Basic - Vaguely explains the procedures that will be used to teach the lesson. Relevant details are missing.

Below Expectations - Attempts to explain the procedures that will be used to teach the lesson; however, significant details are missing.

Non-Performance - The explanation of the procedures that will be used to teach the lesson is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the assignment instructions.

Distinguished - Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors, and is very easy to understand.

Proficient - Displays comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains only a few minor errors, and is mostly easy to understand.

Basic - Displays basic comprehension of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains a few errors, which may slightly distract the reader.

Below Expectations - Fails to display basic comprehension of syntax or mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains major errors, which distract the reader.

Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or lacks the components described in the instructions.