Using Word your thematic unit resource must include the following: Unit Introduction: For your introduction please include the following: Explain the benefits of a thematic curriculum to teachers,

THIS PLAN IS DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE 4 POINTS

________ My plan is appropriate for the age and experiences of the children I will be teaching.

________ This activity idea is suitable for the children in my class based on at least one of these criteria:

• The head teacher/ instructor has approved my idea.

• My idea builds on the children’s interests and was suggested by things the children

have said or done.

• My idea relates to the early learning standards and/ or the content standards for my

state or school.

________ The materials and teaching strategies are sensitive to the language, culture, and experiences

of all or some of the children and families in the class.

________ The objectives are arranged in a logical order using the concept of developmental direction.

THIS PLAN IS COMPLETE 4 POINTS

________ All parts of an effective activity plan are represented in my plan.

________ All materials needed in the activity are specified (including any materials needed for set- up, such as

covering a table with paper, or clean- up, such as sponges and water).

________ The procedure includes examples of appropriate teaching strategies for the activity type, including

scripts such as those associated with behavior reflections, open- ended questions, challenges, or do- it

signals.

________ The evaluation section of the plan includes questions related to the children’s experience in the activity

as well as at least one question related to self- evaluation and reflection.

THIS PLAN IS RELEVANT 3 POINTS

________ The plan uses hands- on materials that are of high interest to the children (they are meaningful and

worthy of the children’s attention).

________ The teaching strategies outlined in the plan clearly support the goal.

________ The strategy for assessing the learning of the children is appropriate for the activity and the children’s

development (checklist, work sample, child observations, etc.).

THIS PLAN IS ACCURATE 9 POINTS

________ The planned activity clearly supports the goal.

________ There is an obvious link between the goal and the objectives.

________ The objectives specify what the children will do in relation to the content.

________ Each of the objectives is addressed within the procedure.

________ The procedure specifies what the teacher will do and say.

________ The specified content is accurate ( I have looked up or verified the information).

________ The content is reflected in the procedures section of the plan with the terms and facts made

clear.

________ The simplifications and the extensions are related to the goal and remain within the chosen develop-

mental domain.

________ The evaluation of the child component of the plan assesses the degree to which children are

successful in addressing the goal and the objectives.

TOTAL POINTS = ________ Out of 20

Self- Check Scoring Key - Circle the level your plan falls in

18– 20 Ready to Submit/ Try Out with Children

13– 17 Getting Close

8– 12 Try Again

1– 7 Reread Chapter 3, Consult with Others to Clarify Misunderstandings