Look-For Summary

A.
Communicating
Clearly and
Accurately
B.
Using Questioning
and Discussion
Techniques
C.
Engaging students in
Learning
D.
Using Feedback and
Assessment
E.
Demonstrating
Flexibility and
Responsiveness
Lesson purpose is
clearly defined and
placed in the context
of broader learning
Directions and
procedures are clearly
explained and specific
to lesson activities
Content is scaffolded
and connects to
previous learning
Explanation of content
invites intellectual
student engagement
and includes
strategies for
independent work as
appropriate
Spoken and written
language is correct,
appropriate and
connects to students
ages and interests
Academic vocabulary
is precise and extends
student learning
Questioning is varied
and promotes student
thinking and
understanding
Adequate time is
provided for student
responses and ideas
Discussion occurs
with teacher stepping
aside from central
mediating role as
appropriate
Students are
challenged to justify
their thinking
Most students engage
in discussion with
teacher using several
strategies to ensure
most students are
heard

Learning tasks and
activities are aligned
with instructional
outcomes, require
high level student
thinking and invite
students to explain
their thinking
Content is
challenging, with
scaffolding to support
intellectual
engagement
Most students are
intellectually engaged
in the lesson
Student grouping is
appropriate to the task
Structure and pacing
of the lesson are
appropriate with a
clear beginning,
middle and end
Students appear to be
aware of assessment
criteria

Teacher monitors
student learning

Questions and
assessments are used
regularly to diagnose
evidence of learning

Feedback is accurate
and specific

Some students
engage in self-
assessment
Successfully
accommodates
students questions
and interests

Persists in seeking
approaches for
students who have
difficulty learning,
drawing on a broad
repertoire of strategies

Smoothly makes
minor adjustments to
the lesson as needed