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Book Extension Observation Rubric

Victoria
Duenez
Atherton ES
Interns Name______
_______________________
Field-Site __________________
___
Six-Weeks (Circle One)

Date: _____________
10-23-15

100
Students Grade on Book Extension Observation: _________ (Counts 3 times)
10
Objective and Relevancy Clearly Stated: (WORTH 10 POINTS) _____
I like the way you:

Clearly stated both

You need to work on:

Anticipatory Set (Focus): Questions to get students thinking about the lesson:
(WORTH 10 POINTS) _10 ___

I like the way you:

Asked questions before reading that were linked to objective

Introduced book

You need to work on:

Book Reading & Activity match objective. (WORTH 40 POINTS) _40_

Students clearly understand what to do:
Questioned students at beginning, middle, and end:

I like the way you:

Asked questions in middle of book

While students were seated, you modeled how to do lab experiment
Explained the science behind how experiment worked
Had students helpers do experiments
Made students explain the science behind the activity

You need to work on:

Conclusion allows students opportunity to wrap up what they learned: (WORTH 10 POINTS) 10____
I like the way you:

You need to work on:

30
(EACH PART OF THIS SECTION IS WORTH UP TO 2 POINTS) _____Pts.
Of 30
I. Human Relationships:
Accepting of Pupils does not show favoritism for some and slight others
Patient/Tolerant/Tactful does not lose temper or embarrass pupils
Friendly gets along well with others

Low ----- High

0 1/2 1 1 1/2 2
0 1 2 3 4
0 1 2 3 4

Comments:
Called on students by name
Good wait time to allow students a chance to think about their answers
Drew names for student helpers so not to hurt feelings

II. Communication Skills:

Voice Projection speaks loud enough for students to hear
Enunciation articulates well
Grammatical proficiency uses good grammar
Communication between mentor and intern prior to lesson in order to prepare

0
0
0
0

1
1
1
1

2
2
2
2

3
3
3
3

4 N/A
4 N/A
4 N/A
4 N/A

Comments:
Book seemed well rehearsed
Good articulation and projection
Good reading speed

III. Classroom Management:

Firm/Consistent
Organized/Effective Time manager
Demonstrates proper responses

0 1 2 3 4 N/A
0 1 2 3 4 N/A
0 1 2 3 4 N/A

Comments:
Had everything needed for lab activity prepare ahead in a tray to cut down
on messes

IV. Preparation for Teaching:

Presents lesson in an organized manor
Relates subject matter to level of the children
Exhibits concern for individual learning styles

0 1 2 3 4 N/A
0 1 2 3 4 N/A
0 1 2 3 4 N/A

Comments:
Explained the science behind the activity in a way that 2nd graders could
understand and repeat back.

V. Execution Lesson Plans:

Motivates
Overall job performance

0 1 2 3 4 N/A
0 1 2 3 4 N/A

Comments:
Good job. You seemed really comfortable with the kids.

Coordinators Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____________________