Unit Plan Definitions and Template
1. Unit Code: an alpha numeric expression (Ex. M-1) used to "tag" the unit (The first
letter will reflect the subject area: M=Math; S=Science; L=Literacy; W=Writing;
SS=Social Studies. (The number will reflect the order of the lesson plan in the unit.)
2. Subject: a course or area of study composed of units
3. Grade level/Course: a level of student academic development or course of study
4. Title: name of the unit
5. Objective(s): the goal(s) of the unit and a subsequent measure of the student’s
performance
6. Essential Question(s): Question(s) specifically linked to Big Ideas that frame
student inquiry and promote creative and critical thinking.
7. Alignments: strands of information related to the connection between standard,
anchor, anchor descriptor, and eligible content
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Standards*
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Eligible Content*
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Early Learning Standards*
(*The above alignment will allow for the following alignments to also be created:
Assessment Anchor, Big idea, Concept, Competencies)
8. Big Idea(s): an element of the curriculum framework representing an enduring
understanding
9. Concepts: what students know
10. Competencies: what students can do
11. End of Unit Assessment: A short assessment using various item types designed to
assess the achievement of key concepts and competencies presented in the Unit and
Lesson Plans.
12. Related Materials and Resources: other materials, links, etc., which support the
lesson (to be completed by the field as vetted through QR)
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Department of Education | 333 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17126 | 717-783-6788 | www.education.state.pa.us
Department of Education | 333 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17126 | 717-783-6788 | www.education.state.pa.us