Lesson Plan Evaluation Checklist

1. Are there specific Language Arts and subject area objectives? Are these appropriate for your students?
2. Are there specific language objectives? Are these appropriate for your students?
3. Do the subject matter, expected language gains, and cognitive demands fit into previous lessons and/or known abilities of students?
4. Is the cognitive demand on students too high or too low?
5. Does the lesson/teacher use whatever previous knowledge and/or experience students might already possess about the subject?
6. Have the input and materials been made comprehensible?
7. Is there sufficient use of visuals (e.g., realia, graphic organizers, etc.)?
8. Does the lesson take into account students' native languages and cultures?
9. Have speaking, listening, reading, and writing been integrated into the lesson?
10. Do materials and activities take into account the learning styles of students?
11. Is there sufficient time for pre-activities (e.g., introduction of new ideas, concepts, and vocabulary)?
12. Is there enough time for students to ask questions and interact with material and other students?
13. Is there built-in formal and informal assessment procedures?

Adapted from TEACH (1994)

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