Lesson Architect Project Guide
LESSON ARCHITECT: PROJECT DOSSIER
Teaching & Learning • Step-by-Step 50-Minute Lesson Plan Builder
Name
Date
1 Choose Grade, Subject & Assigned Standard
Rubric: 4 pts
Grade Level:
Subject Area:
Standard Code / Number:
Full Standard Description (Written Out):
2 Craft Your "I Can..." Learning Target
Rubric: 3 pts
Sentence Frame for Learning Target:
"I can [action verb: explain / identify / calculate / compare] [key concept] by [method / activity]."
My Lesson Learning Target:
I can:
3 Design an Engaging Bell Ringer / Hook (3-5 Mins)
Rubric: 2 pts
Option A: Mystery Question
Option B: Photo/Video Prompt
Option C: Quick 2-Min Poll
What will students see/do the moment class starts?
4 Assessment Evidence Blueprint (10 Questions & Answers)
Rubric: 13 pts
Must include 10 questions WITH answers aligned to your Learning Target and linked to Google Classroom.
Question Breakdown Plan:
• Q1-Q4: Basic recall / vocabulary
• Q5-Q8: Guided practice & problem-solving
• Q9-Q10: Real-world application / explanation
Google Doc Share Link / Title:
https://docs.google.com/...
[ ] 10 Answer keys included
Lesson Architect • Teaching & Learning Project Guide (Page 1 of 2) Turn over for 50-Min Lesson Strategies
50-MINUTE LESSON OUTLINE & STRATEGIES
Plan 3 engaging teaching strategies, your written assignment, and prep needs
PART 2 OF 2
5 Create 3 Separate Instructional Strategies
Rubric: 10 pts
Strategy #1: Direct Instruction / Modeling Time: ( ~15 mins )
How will you introduce and demonstrate the skill to the class? (Slides, live demo, anchor chart)
Strategy #2: Active / Guided Group Practice Time: ( ~15 mins )
What activity will students do together? (Partner sorting cards, whiteboard showdown, station lab)
Strategy #3: Independent Written Assignment & Wrap-Up Time: ( ~15 mins )
Students complete their written assignment & exit summary independently.
6 Written Assignment
13 pts
Quality task aligned to standard and linked under Strategy #3.
Assignment Description & Link:
Linked in Google Doc under Strategy #3
7 Teacher Prep & Supplies
What materials must be prepped before class starts?
Required Supplies Checklist:
Example: Print 25 worksheets, load video clip, prep whiteboard markers
Final 50-Point Submission Checklist Total: 50 Pts
Grade & Subject typed (2p)
Standard written out (2p)
Target "I Can..." aligned (3p)
10 Q&A assessment (10p)
Assessment linked (3p)
3 Lesson strategies (10p)
Written assignment (10p)
Assignment linked (3p)
Bell work / Hook (2p)
Lesson Architect • Teaching & Learning Project Guide (Page 2 of 2) Ready to Transfer to Lesson Plan Template & Submit!
Lesson Architect Rubric
LESSON PLAN 2: MASTERY RUBRIC
Teaching & Learning • 50-Point Assessment Grade Rubric
Student Name
Period
Use this checklist to self-evaluate your lesson plan before submitting on Google Classroom.
50 Points Possible
Criteria & "I Can..." Goal Description of Quality Work Pts Self Earned
Grade Level & Subject
I can type the grade level and subject clearly at the top.
Correct grade and subject area are fully filled out at top.
2
/ 2
Standard (Number & Text)
I can include the standard code AND full written text.
Standard number and complete text are written (different from Plan 1).
2
/ 2
Learning Target ("I Can...")
I can write a target aligned directly to the standard.
Starts with "I can...", uses strong verb, directly matches standard.
3
/ 3
Assessment (10 Q&A Min)
I can write 10 questions with answers aligned to my target.
Minimum 10 questions written with full answer keys provided.
10
/ 10
Assessment Linked in Plan
I can link the assessment in the Assessment Evidence box.
Working hyperlink to Google Doc in the Assessment Evidence section.
3
/ 3
3 Separate Strategies / Activities
I can create 3 distinct instructional strategies for 50 mins.
Strategy #1 (Direct), Strategy #2 (Active), Strategy #3 (Written).
10
/ 10
Quality Written Assignment
I can design a quality assignment appropriate for standard.
Clear instructions, age-appropriate, directly reinforces standard.
10
/ 10
Assignment Linked in Strategy
I can link the assignment under the correct strategy.
Working hyperlink to written assignment placed under Strategy #3.
3
/ 3
Bell Work / Hook Activity
I can design a hook that interests students right away.
Engaging 3-5 minute starter that grabs student curiosity.
2
/ 2
Student Pre-Submission Check
Which part of this lesson plan are you most proud of?
Which strategy took the most creativity to plan?
Teacher Evaluation FINAL SCORE: _____ / 50
Strengths: ________________________________________________
Lesson Architect Blueprint Template
Lesson Plan Template • 50 Min Period
Teaching & Learning • Student Lesson Blueprint
Subject/Grade:
50 Min Period
Learning Target: Start with "I can..." + action verb + standard skill
I can:
Standard (Number & Full Written Description): Different standard from Lesson Plan 1
Assessment Evidence (How will you know the students learned?)
Link 10 Q&A Doc Here
Assessment explanation & Google Doc hyperlink:
Prep & Supplies: (What does the teacher need to do / supplies to prepare?)
Lesson Outline (50 Minutes Total) Hook + 3 Strategies
Bell Ringer / Kick-off: ( ~5 mins )
Instructional Strategy #1 (Direct / Modeling): ( _____ mins. )
Strategy #2 (Guided / Collaborative Practice): ( _____ mins. )
Strategy #3 (Written Assignment & Independent Application):
Link Assignment Here ( _____ mins. )
Teaching & Learning • 23-24 Standard Lesson Plan Template Aligned with 50-Point Lesson Plan 2 Rubric