CURRICULUM AND STRATEGIES FOR THE GIFTED

Circle of Knowledge
Graduated Difficulty Compare/Contrast Mystery Creative Problem Solving Decision Making Metaphorical Expression
Unit
Name:__ Lindsey Fredette _________________________________________
Objective: Candidates will apply principles of differentiation by developing a sample lesson in an educational setting.
Criteria Novice Developing Proficient Exemplary Tota
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Content
Essential
Question
Clarity of
Objectives
Nature of
Objectives
There is no essential question.
No objectives are stated.
OR
The majority of objectives are
concerned with details, basic
skills, and factual knowledge.
The objectives require students
to summarize and/or apply
knowledge.
1-5 points
The essential question is a
simple yes/no question.
Objectives are discernible, but
vague or confusing;
assumptions need to be made
by the reader.
Objectives for learning
incorporate major concepts and
cognitive skills within a field of
study.
Only a few of the objectives
require students to analyze,
synthesize, and/or evaluate.
6-10 points
The essential question is
answered for the students
within the lesson.
Objectives are reasonably clear
and the reader is fairly
confident s/he understands
what students need to know,
understand, and be able to do.
Objectives for learning
incorporate concepts,
principles, cognitive skills, and
methodologies within a field of
study.
The objectives require students
to analyze, synthesize, and/or
evaluate.
The standards are clearly
aligned to the GPS and TAG
Program Standards.
11-15 points
The essential question is
debatable, has no obvious right
or wrong answer, but gets to
the heart of the discipline.
Objectives are clearly stated,
specific, unambiguous, and
detail state what the students
will know, understand, and be
able to do as a result of the
lesson.
Objectives for learning
incorporate concepts,
principles, cognitive skills, and
methodologies that can be
transferred across disciplines.
The objectives require students
to analyze, synthesize, and/or
evaluate.
The standards are clearly
aligned to the GPS and TAG
Program Standards.
16-20 points
20
Assessmen
t
The assessment task meets at
least one of the criteria listed to
the right.
The assessment task meets at
least two of the criteria listed to
the right.
The assessment task meets at
least three of the criteria listed
to the right.
The assessment is aligned to
the objectives.
The lesson includes either an
informal or formal assessment
15
1-3 points 4-7 points 8-11 points
of student learning.
Any assessment tool or
questions is included.
12-15 points
Introductor
y Activities
Teaching
Strategies/
Learning
Activities
The strategy employed lacks
two or more essential steps as
presented in class.
OR
Procedures for the strategy
are unclear and the lesson
could not be implemented by
a substitute.
1-4 points
The strategy employed lacks an
introduction and at least one
essential step as presented in
class.
Procedures for the strategy are
well-scripted.
5-10 points
The strategy employed lacks an
introduction or one essential
step as presented in class.
Procedures for the strategy are
well-scripted.
11-20 points
The introduction for the lesson
contains one of the following
features:
Clearly stated learning
expectations
Related focusing and guiding
questions
A related pre-assessment
A motivating introductory
activity
A rationale for studying the
unit
Opportunity for students to
link content to prior knowledge
and interests
An advance organizer
The strategy employed includes
all essential steps as presented
in class.
Procedures for the strategy are
well-scripted.
21-30 points
30
Resources There is no list of materials.
OR
Copies of handouts are not
provided.
1-3 points
The list of materials for the
lesson is incomplete.
One or more handouts are not
included.
4-7 points
A complete list of materials for
the lesson is provided.
Copies of any handouts are
included.
8-11 points
A complete list of materials for
the lesson is provided.
Resources are formally cited so
that they are easy to find.
Varied resources and realia,
including primary source
material.
Copies of any handouts are
included.
12-15 points
15
Learner
Modification
s
(Ascending
Level of
Intellectual
Demand)
Not
applicable
for all
lessons.
No modifications are made for
learner differences.
1-5 points
Modifications are in one or
more areas (i.e., content,
process, product) based upon
one or more student factors
(i.e., readiness, interest,
learner profile).

The modifications are not
labeled within the lesson.
6-10 points
Modifications are in one or
more areas (i.e., content,
process, product) based upon
one or more student factors
(i.e., readiness, interest,
learner profile).

The modifications are clearly
labeled within the lesson.
11-15 points
Modifications are in one or
more areas (i.e., content,
process, product) based upon
one or more student factors
(i.e., readiness, interest,
learner profile).

The modifications are clearly
labeled within the lesson.
Activities and assignments that
accommodate the learning
needs of high-achieving
students are explicitly
described. The lesson allows
for one or more of the following
adjustments: pacing, depth,
breadth, level of abstraction,
level of complexity, degree of
generalizability, differences in
interests or learning styles.
16-20 points
20
Comments: I enjoyed your lesson and interacting with your class. The hook was truly
enjoyable! This is a great lesson and uses metacognition!!! Rewriting their own Star
Spangled Banner was a hit!!! I hope the other students got a chance to move up the
diiculty levels. !wesome lesson and you will do wonders in T!"#
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CURRICULUM AND STRATEGIES FOR THE GIFTED
Differentiated Lesson Checklist
Does your written lesson plan include Yes No
An essential question
Know and do objectives with essential understandings
Alignment with the TAG learning objectives and GPS/QCC
Cop o! !ormal or in!ormal assessment tool o! student understanding !rom the
lesson
An introductor activit "e#g#$ hoo% or pre&assessment'
All essential steps as presented in class
A list o! resources used !or the lesson
Copies o! all handouts used in the lesson
(earner modi!ications "i! applicable'