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Lesson Plan
Administration Information
Course Senior Leader Course-Leader Core Competencies (SLC-LLC)
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Requirements: There are no clearance or access requirements for the lesson.
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coordination with the USASMA foreign disclosure officer. This training product
can be used to instruct international military students from all approved countries
without restrictions.
Safety
Brief emergency exit/evacuation procedures including wires/cords, floor outlets,
ramp/step, confined workspace, electronics, and beverages in the classroom.
Risk Assessment
Level
Low
Environmental
Considerations
It is the responsibility of all Soldiers and DA civilians to protect the environment
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Lesson Author: MSG Paul Caswell
Department Author: MSG Paul Caswell
1. SCOPE:
At the end of this 1-hour lesson the learner will be able to organize an approach to achieve the course learning
outcomes. The Senior Leader Course-Leader Core Competencies (SLC-LCC) prepares the Staff Sergeant for
duties as a Sergeant First Class. Using the Leadership Requirements Model (LRM), learners will collaborate
and exchange ideas on innovative approaches to leadership and training. Learners will examine management
techniques, analyze Mission Command systems, construct an analytical essay, create platoon training and leader
development plans, and learn basic negotiation principles. As a result, learners will gain an understanding of
the significance of becoming a senior noncommissioned officer and the responsibilities inherent in that role.
The Course contains 48 hours of academic instruction covering the following competency areas:
Communications
Leadership
Program Management
Operations
Training Management
Readiness
2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This lesson supports SLC-LCC TLO 400-SLC-S300.1, .2, .3, and .4 as listed in the S300 Advance Sheet.
ELO: 400-SLC-S300
Action: Understand the Learning Outcomes of the Senior Leader Course (SLC-LCC).
Condition: As a learner and leader attending the SLC-LCC, acting as a platoon sergeant using an
organizational-level leadership perspective in a classroom environment, given references, practical exercises
and classroom discussions.
Standard: Understanding includes:
Describe the learning outcomes
Relate what is expected of you in the classroom
Articulate the course requirements
Learning Domain: Cognitive
Level of Learning: Understanding
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21st Century Soldier Competencies:
Character and accountability.
Comprehensive fitness.
Adaptability and initiative.
Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy).
Teamwork and collaboration.
Communication and engagement (oral, written, negotiation).
Critical thinking and problem solving.
Cultural and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational competence.
Tactical and technical competence (full spectrum capable).
Characteristics of the Future Operational Environment:
None
Linking Warfighting Challenges to Required Capabilities:
Adapt the Institutional Army
Enhance Training
Improve Soldier, Leader and Team Performance
Develop Agile and Adaptive Leaders
3. ISSUE MATERIAL: a. Advance Issue: S300-Advance Sheet
b. During class: Peer Interview Sheet
4. ASSIGNED LEARNER REQUIREMENTS: None.
5. FACILITATOR ADDITIONAL READING(S) MATERIAL: None.
6. TRAINING AIDS, REFERENCES, AND RESOURCES:
S300- Overview Lesson Plan:
(1) Appendix A, Slides.
(2) Appendix B Test(s) Solution(s). None
(3) Appendix C, Practical Exercise(s) and Solution(s). None
(4) Appendix D, Learner Handouts:
(a) S300-Advance sheet.
(b) Peer Interview Sheet.
(5) Appendix E, Lesson Training Outline (TDC Generated, if needed). None
(6) Appendix F, Facilitator Materials:
(a) Assessment Plan.
b. Video(s): None
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7. CONDUCT OF LESSON:
a. Lesson Timeline:
10 minutes Concrete Experience (CE) (Slide 1) (LSA 1)
05 minutes Publish & Process (P&P) (LSA 2)
25 minutes Generalize New Information (GNI) (Slides 2-12) (LSA 3)
05 minutes Develop (LSA 4)
05 minutes Apply (LSA 5)
10 minutes Break
b. Concrete Experience (10 minutes): LSA 1
Slide 1, Concrete Experience
Facilitator Note: Divide the class into two groups and provide a butcher block or
white board. One group focuses on attributes and the other,
competencies. Tell the first group to identify attributes of
character, presence, and intellect and the second group to
identify competencies of leads, develops, and achieves.
c. Publish and Process (05 minutes): LSA 2
Facilitator Note: Ask the following questions (or substitute your own).
What did you think about this activity?
Where does the information on the slide come from? (ADRP 6-22, Army Leadership, Figure 1-1, The
Army Leadership Requirements Model)
How does your Army educational experiences impact your pre-conceived ideas about the Army
Leadership Requirements Model?
d. Generalize New Information (30 minutes): LSA 3
Facilitator Note: Transition to GNI discussion.
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Slide 2, Course Overview
Facilitator Note:
Welcome to the Senior Leader Course-Leader Core
Competencies (SLC-LCC) This lesson is designed to give
you an overview of the course and its requirements. Just as
importantly, we will spend some time getting to know each
other and exploring classroom expectations.
Slide 3 Lesson Scope
Facilitator Note:
Summarize by stating that this scope encompasses the entire
course outcome.
Slide 4 Lesson ELO
Facilitator Note:
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Slide 5, Peer Introductions
Facilitator Note:
Pass out a Peer Interview Sheet (H-1) to each learner.
Divide the class into partners. Have the partners interview
each other. This should take 5 minutes. The partners will
now introduce each other to the remainder of the class.
This should take 15 minutes.
Facilitator Note: Students should ask each other the questions and write down the answer given by their partner;
they should not merely write down the answers about themselves and give their answers to their partners. Once the
interviews are complete, go around the room having each student introduce their partner to the rest of the class
followed by the facilitators.
Slide 6, Classroom Expectations (D0)
Facilitator Note:
Discuss the expectations, making the point that this is not
an all-inclusive list, however, it is what each individual
should expect of themselves and their peers at a minimum.
Slide 7, Classroom Expectations (Do Not)
Facilitator Note:
Discuss the expectations, making the point that this is not
an all-inclusive list, however, it is what each individual
should expect of themselves and their peers at a minimum.
Facilitator Note: Before showing the next slide, ask learners if they know what constitutes plagiarism.
Slide 8 , Plagiarism
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Facilitator Note:
Facilitator Note: Use the following notes to address slide 13 (Plagiarism):
There are some actions that can almost unquestionably be labeled plagiarism. Some of these include buying,
stealing, or borrowing a paper (including, of course, copying an entire paper or article from the Web); hiring
someone to write your paper for you; and copying large sections of text from a source without quotation marks or
proper citation.
But then there are actions that are usually in more of a gray area. Some of these include using the words of a source
too closely when paraphrasing (where quotation marks should have been used) or building on someone's ideas
without citing their spoken or written work. Sometimes teachers suspecting students of plagiarism will consider the
students' intent, and whether it appeared the student was deliberately trying to make ideas of others appear to be his
or her own.
The key to avoiding plagiarism is to make sure you give credit where it is due. This may be credit for something
somebody said, wrote, emailed, drew, or implied. Many professional organizations, including the Modern Language
Association (MLA) and the American Psychological Association (APA), have lengthy guidelines for citing sources.
However, students are often so busy trying to learn the rules of MLA format and style or APA format and style that
they sometimes forget exactly what needs to be credited.
Bottom line, document any words, ideas, or other productions that originate somewhere outside of you.
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Slide 9, Course Modules
Facilitator Note:
Read the outcome of each module. Answer any questions
students may have.
Slide 10 , Module 1 Lessons
Facilitator Note:
These are the lessons for the Army Leadership and the
Profession.
Slide 11 , Module 2 Lessons
Facilitator Note:
These are the lessons for Mission command.
Slide 12 , Module 3 Lessons
Facilitator Note:
These are the lessons for the Human Dimension.
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Slide 13 , Module 4 Lessons
Facilitator Note:
These are the lessons for Professional Competence.
Slide 14 , Assessments
Facilitator Note:
Your Leader Core Competencies Contribution to Group
work, Speaking, and Writing assessments are incorporated
with your technical assessment on one DA Form 1059.
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Slide 15 , ELM
Facilitator Note: This Slide depicts a diagram of the ELM. Explain that this
is how new PME courses are structured, Leader Core
Competencies classes will follow this pattern.
Facilitator Note: Hopefully, the Senior Leader Course will not only present new material to you, it will familiarize
you with a new learning strategy. This course uses the Experiential Learning Model, or ELM, which is designed
specifically for adult learners. ELM consists of 5 steps: the Concrete Experience (CE), which is designed to get
students thinking creatively about the lesson topic (in this lesson, the group activity on attributes and competencies
was the CE); Publish and Process (P&P), which takes time to share student reflections about the CE; Generalize
New Information (GNI), during which the Facilitator facilitates discussion regarding new information; Develop is
the step where the class contemplates how they will use the information in the future; and finally, the Apply step is
where students actually put the information to use through PEs, briefings, papers, or other assessments.
Slide 16 , Apps
Facilitator Note:
Tell learners that in their folder for S300 they will find the
next two slide to helping them in setting up these Apps in
their mobile devices for easy access to doctrinal
information.
Slide 17, Apps (cont.)
Facilitator Note:
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Slide 18, Questions
Facilitator Note:
Read the paragraph below and ask for questions.
e. Develop (05 minutes): LSA 4
Facilitator Note: Ask the following questions.
Do you think this course is going to help you in developing the Attributes and Competencies as outlined
in the Army Leadership Requirements Model?
What are you most interested in learning about?
What are some of your concerns?
How will you use this information in the course?
f. Apply (05 minutes): LSA 5
This is the “check on learning.” Take a few minutes to determine if the learners understand the course
learning outcomes.
8. ASSESSMENT:
Refer to S300 Advance Sheet for information on all course assessments.
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix A
Slides
Slide Number Description/Title
1 Concrete Experience
2 Title Slide
3 Lesson Scope
4 Lesson ELO
5 Peer Introductions
6 Classroom Expectations (Do)
7 Classroom Expectations (Don’t)
8 Plagiarism
9 Course Modules
10 Module 1: Army Leadership and Profession
11 Module 2: Mission command
12 Module 3: Human Dimension
13 Module 4: Professional Competence
14 Assessments
15 ELM
16 Apps
17 Apps (cont.)
18 Questions
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix B
Test(s) and Test Solution(s)
None
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix C
Practical Exercises(s) and Solutions(s)
None
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix D
Learner Handouts
This appendix contains the items listed in this table--
Title / Synopsis Page(s)
S300-Advance Sheet AS-1 and 2
Peer Interview Sheet H-1
AS-1
US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Advance Sheet
1. SCOPE:
At the end of this 1-hour lesson the learner will be able to organize an approach to achieve the course learning
outcomes. The Senior Leader Course-Leader Core Competencies (SLC-LCC) prepares the Staff Sergeant for
duties as a Sergeant First Class. Using the Leadership Requirements Model (LRM), learners will collaborate
and exchange ideas on innovative approaches to leadership and training. Learners will examine management
techniques, analyze Mission Command systems, construct a persuasive essay, create platoon training and leader
development plans, and learn basic negotiation principles. As a result, learners will gain an understanding of
the significance of becoming a senior noncommissioned officer and the responsibilities inherent in that role.
The Course contains 48 hours of academic instruction covering the following competency areas:
Communications
Leadership
Program Management
Operations
Training Management
Readiness
2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
This lesson supports SLC-LCC TLOs 400-SLC-LCC-S300.1, Analyze Army Leadership and the Profession,
S300.2, Mission Command, S300.3, Human Dimension, and S300.4, Professional Competence.
ELO: 400-SLC-LCC-S300
Action: Understand the Learning Outcomes of the Senior Leader Course (SLC-LCC).
Condition: As a learner and leader attending the SLC-LCC, acting as a platoon sergeant using an
organizational-level leadership perspective in a classroom environment, given references, practical exercises
and classroom discussions.
Standard: Understanding includes:
Describe the learning outcomes.
Relate what is expected of you in the classroom.
Articulate the course requirements.
Learning Domain: Cognitive
Level of Learning: Understanding
21st Century Soldier Competencies:
Character and accountability
Comprehensive fitness
Adaptability and initiative
Lifelong learner (includes digital literacy)
AS-2
Teamwork and collaboration
Communication and engagement (oral, written, negotiation)
Critical thinking and problem solving
Cultural and joint, interagency, intergovernmental, and multinational competence
Tactical and technical competence (full spectrum capable)
Characteristics of the Future Operational Environment:
None
Linking Warfighting Challenges to Required Capabilities:
Adapt the Institutional Army
Enhance Training
Improve Soldier, Leader and Team Performance
Develop Agile and Adaptive Leaders
3. ASSIGNED LEARNER REQUIREMENTS: None
4. ASSESSMENT:
See Appendix F, Assessment Plan, of this lesson.
H-1
US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Peer Interview Sheet
Name:
Unit:
MOS: (i.e. Combat Engineer, not 12B)
Years of Service:
Component: (Active Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard)
Family: (Single or Married with xx children)
Hobbies:
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix E
Lesson Training Outline
None
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Lesson Plan for S300
Course Overview
Appendix F Facilitator Materials
This appendix contains the items listed in this table--
Title/Synopsis Page(s)
S300-IM-Assessment Plan IM-1 to 11
IM-1
US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Form 1009C, Assessing Contribution to Group Work
NAME:
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: DATE:
MODULE:
FACILITATOR:
RATING: UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY SUPERIOR
RANGE: 0 – 69.9 70 – 89.9 90 - 100
SCORE:
Facilitator’s Comments:
Facilitator’s Signature:
Learner’s Comments:
Learner’s Signature:
IM-2
US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Form 1009C, Assessing Contribution to Group Work
Category Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement Satisfactory Superior Points
Given
0 - 5 5.1 - 6.9 7 - 8.9 9 - 10
Problem
Solving
Rarely anticipates or
adapts to uncertain
or changing
situations. Rarely is
able to identify, let
alone, define the
problem.
Not interested in
multiple
perspectives and
approaches.
Opinions and
guesses are often
suspect. Does not
try to solve
problems or help
others solve
problems. Let
others do the work.
Fails to apply or
does not consider
the elements and
standards of critical
reasoning.
Unable to identify
second order effects
let alone third order
effects. Displays
limited capacity for
creative or
innovative thinking.
Marginally anticipates
or adapts to uncertain
or changing situations.
From time to time but
not always, is able to
recognize problems
and draw from
constructive dialogue
to fix them.
Challenged by
multiple perspectives
and approaches.
Shows limited ability
to form sound
opinions and
occasionally makes
reliable guesses. In
some occasions, but
not always will
develop and suggest a
solution to a problem
despite lack of some
facts.
Only a few times will
develop solutions
suggested by others.
In rare occasions will
take into account and
employ the elements
and standards of
critical reasoning. Has
difficulty identifying
the second order
effects and struggles
with discovery of third
order effects.
Solutions proposed are
narrow in creativeness
or innovativeness.
Frequently anticipates
or adapts to uncertain
or changing situations.
Is able to recognize
problems and usually
can draw from
constructive dialogue
to fix them.
Appreciates multiple
perspectives and
approaches. Usually
shows the ability to
form sound opinions
and occasionally
makes reliable guesses.
Usually will develop
and suggest a solution
to a problem despite
lack of some facts.
Many times will
develop solutions
suggested by others.
Solutions usually take
into account and
employ the elements
and standards of
critical reasoning.
Usually can identify
the second order effect
but struggles with
discovery of third order
effects.
Solutions proposed are
somewhat creative or
innovative.
Easily anticipates,
appraises, and then
adapts to Uncertain
or changing
situations.
Is able to rapidly
recognize and
accurately define
problems to control
situations. Readily
seeks out multiple
perspectives and
approaches. Easily
formulates sound
opinions and
willingly makes
reliable suggestions.
Actively looks for
and suggests
solutions to
problems despite
lack of some facts.
Significantly
demonstrates
complete integration
of the elements and
standards of critical
reasoning.
Readily identifies
second and third
order effects of
proposed solutions.
Creative or
innovative capacity
is evident in many
proposed solutions.
IM-4
Debate and
Class
Discussion
Disrespectful of
other points of view.
Does not
participate.
Comments not
logical or relevant
to the debate.
Unable to connect
topic to assigned
readings, previous
topics, current
events, or personal
experience.
Hardly ever
incorporates or
builds off ideas of
others.
Respectful, but at
times conflicting with
relevant debate.
During class
discussion is at times
disorganized when
engaging and
connecting to assigned
readings, previous
topics, current events,
or personal
experience. Seldom
incorporates ideas or
builds off others in
constructive manner.
Respectful and
supporting of relevant
debate. During class
discussion is organized,
engaging, and usually
connected to assigned
readings, previous
topics, current events,
or personal experience.
Usually constructively
incorporates or builds
off others ideas.
Creates respectful,
well-supported,
insightful debate.
Class discussion is
astute, relevant, and
interesting.
Readily connects the
topic to readings,
previous topics,
current events, or
personal experiences.
Appraises and
incorporates the ideas
of others, builds new
and valid information
that inspires new
ideas.
Collaborative
Work Skills
Rarely provides
useful ideas when
participating in a
group. Reluctant to
participate. Often
publically critical of
the work of others.
Often has a negative
attitude.
Rarely focuses on
the task and what
needs to be done.
Rarely shares with
and supports the
efforts of others.
Often is not a good
team player.
Grudgingly or does
not assist even when
asked. Finds ways
out of tasks.
Sometimes, but not
always combines the
useful ideas of others
when participating in a
group. A marginal
group member who
participates on few
occasions and does not
tries hard. At times
publically critical of
the work of others. On
occasions does not
present a positive
attitude. Has problems
focusing on the task
and what needs to be
done most of the time.
Occasionally shares
with and supports the
efforts of others. At
times creates conflict
within the group.
Rarely offers
assistance by asking
“what can I do?”
Combines the useful
ideas of others when
participating in a group.
A strong group member
who participates wholly
and tries hard. Rarely
publically critical of the
work of others. Often
has a positive attitude.
Focuses on the task and
what needs to be done
most of the time.
Usually shares with and
supports the efforts of
others. Does not cause
issue “waves” within
the group. Offers
assistance by asking
“what can I do?”
Routinely
recommends useful
ideas when
participating in a
group. A definite
leader who
contributes a lot of
effort. Never
publically critical of
others work. Always
has a positive
attitude. Consistently
stays focused on the
task and what needs
to be done. Always
shares with and
supports the efforts
of others. Tries to
keep people working
together.
Supports without
being asked.
IM-5
Interpersonal
Characteristics
Interactions are
ineffective. Does not
interact well with
others. Unaware of
how others see them.
Unaware of the
character and
motives of others.
May require
warnings about
conduct.
Very often is
impolite or
discourteous. Does
not listen when
others are speaking.
Often interrupts.
Possesses
confrontational style
of dialogue that is off
putting to the team.
Hardly ever recognizes
the character, motives of
others, and rarely
interacts appropriately
to the situation.
Generally aware of how
others see them and
usually interacts with
other effectively. On
the odd occasion
enthusiastic and
positive.
On several occasions
display lack of
politeness and courtesy.
Does not always listens
when others talk.
Usually recognizes the
character, motives of
others, and typically
interacts appropriately to
the situation. Generally
aware of how others see
them and usually interacts
with other effectively.
Usually enthusiastic and
positive.
Consistently polite and
courteous. Listens when
others talk.
Deduces the character,
motives of others, and
adjusts interactivity
for appropriate
situation outcomes. Is
self-aware and relates
how others see them.
Is able to interact with
others very
effectively. Always
enthusiastic and
positive as well as
polite and courteous.
An attentive and
active listener of
others ideas constructs
new examples for
consideration.
There are 40 points available. To compute the
percentage take the points awarded and divide by
points possible i.e. 32 points for the student then
32/40=80%
Total
IM-6
US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Form 1009S, Assessing Speaking and Presentations (Special-Decision Briefing)
NAME:
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: DATE:
FACILITATOR:
RATING UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY SUPERIOR
RANGE 0 – 69 70 – 89 90 – 100
GRADE
COGNITIVE LEVEL ATTAINED: Higher levels include characteristics of lower levels.
ANALYZING: Breaking material into constituent parts, determining how the parts relate to
one another and to an overall structure or purpose through differentiating,
organizing, and attributing.
APPLYING: Carrying out or using a procedure through executing, or implementing.
UNDERSTANDING: Constructing meaning from oral, written, and graphic messages through
interpreting, exemplifying, classifying, summarizing, inferring, comparing,
and explaining.
REMEMBERING: Retrieving, recognizing, and recalling relevant knowledge from long-term
memory.
Assignment
Facilitator’s Comments:
Facilitator’s Signature:
Learner’s Comments:
Learner’s Signature:
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Leader Core Competencies
Form 1009S, Assessing Speaking and Presentations (Special-Decision Briefing)
Performance Level
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Superior
0-69 70-89 90-100
Assessment Areas
Introduction (12 points)
Possible Points
0 Points (Per Item) 1 Point (Per Item) 2 Points (Per Item)
No attention step. Attention step
was vague or not tied to
presentation.
Attention step grabbed
audience’s attention and was
appropriate.
Attention step automatically
captivated the audience.
No clear purpose. Purpose was
presented, but not focused or
completely relevant.
Purpose was stated, focused, and relevant to the presentation.
Purpose was eloquently and professionally articulated
Did not state classification. Stated
classification but it was not
appropriate for purpose.
Stated classification.
Stated classification and showed audience it was appropriate for the presentation.
Did not state type of briefing.
Stated type of briefing, but the
type chosen was not appropriate
for the task and purpose.
Stated type of briefing and it was appropriate.
Stated type of briefing and
showed audience how it
linked to the purpose of
the briefing.
Did not state the problem.
Vaguely stated the problem.
Introduced statement of the
problem.
Presented the statement of the problem in a detailed manner covering all the elements to be solved during COA development.
Did not state the recommendation.
Vaguely stated the
recommendation.
Stated the recommendation.
The recommendation offered the audience detailed and concise information needed to promptly render a decision.
Development (60 points)
2 Points (Per Item) 8 Points (Per Item) 10 Points (Per Item)
Facts did not support purpose.
Facts partially supported purpose.
Facts supported
purpose.
Presented facts in a detailed manner and fully illustrated how
they supported the purpose.
Did not identify necessary
assumptions made to bridge any
gaps in factual data. Presented
multiple assumptions made to
bridge any gaps in factual data,
but did not completely bridge
any gaps
Identified necessary assumptions made to bridge any gaps in factual data.
The assumptions presented showed a high degree of critical thinking and logical thought.
Failed to discuss the various options that can solve the problem. Partially discussed the various
Discussed the various options
that can solve the problem.
The options generated offered a clear link to the lines of effort needed to solve the problem.
IM-8
options that can solve the problem.
Speaker failed to provide a rationale or criteria to solve the problem and provide advantages and disadvantages of each COA. Partially provided a rationale or criteria to solve the problem and provide advantages and disadvantages of each COA
Speaker provided a rationale or criteria to analyze the problem and provided advantages and disadvantages of each COA.
The rationale or criteria used to analyze the problem showed the briefer’s knowledge of the elements of thought and intellectual standards.
Did not show how the
courses of action
compare against each
other. Partially showed
how the courses of
action compare against
each other.
Showed how the courses of action compare against each other.
The courses of action provided a high degree of detail and easily illustrated the unique elements that separated them from each other.
Did not describe why the recommended solution is best. Partially described why the recommended solution is best
Described why the recommended solution is best.
The recommendation offered,
articulated in great detail how
the given course of action will
achieve the desired endstate.
Conclusion (6 points)
Unsatisfactory Satisfactory Superior
1 Point (Per Item) 4 Points (Per Item) 6 Points (Per Item)
Did not ask for questions and did not briefly recap main ideas and restated the recommendation. Partially asked for questions and briefly recap main ideas and restate the recommendation.
Asked for questions. And
briefly recap main ideas and
restate the recommendation.
Asked for questions at the end of
the presentation and offered
categorical answers to the
audience’s concerns.
Style and Mechanics (15 points)
1 Point (Per Item) 3 Points (Per Item) 5 Points (Per Item)
Diction or tone was not appropriate for audience or purpose Body language was inappropriate. Diction and tone were generally appropriate for audience and purpose. Body language did not
Diction and tone were clear, articulate and drew the audience into the presentation. Body language enhanced the presentation.
Diction and tone gave value
and firm understanding to the
purpose of the briefing. Made
a clear connection with
audience with his/her public
speaking ability and his/her
knowledge of the subject.
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always enhance the presentation.
Did not anticipate or respond
to questions. Did not fully
answer the questions that
were asked.
Anticipated questions and p ro v id e so u nd a nd f ac t ua l answers.
When asked questions, the briefer drew from his/her understanding of the problem and offered answers with clarity, accuracy, and precision.
Inappropriate setting, classroom, or use of equipment. Demonstrated some difficultly managing the setting, classroom, or equipment.
Managed the setting, classroom, or equipment.
Prepared the briefing site
and showed evidence that
he/she followed the plan,
prepare, execute and
assess model to deliver an
outstanding briefing.
Time (7 points)
1 Point (Per Item) 3 Points (Per Item) 7 Points (Per Item)
Clearly did not meet the time
standard by the approved
parameters. There were times
the speaker was rushed to the
point where their composure
caused the appearance of
confusion or the speech
organization became
confusing
Met the time standard within the
parameters and the flow of the
speech was without confusion
hitting all key areas
Met the time standard without
having to use the plus or minus
two minutes parameters.
Total
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Common Core
Form 1009W, Assessing Writing
IAW TP 350-70-7 Appendix C Assessment Instruments
IAW TP 350-70-7 appendix C Assessment Instruments
IAW TP 350-70-7 appendix C Assessment Instruments
NAME:
ASSIGNMENT TITLE: DATE:
FACILITATOR:
RATING UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY SUPERIOR
RANGE 0 – 69.9 70 – 89.9 90 – 100
GRADE
COGNATIVE LEVEL ATTAINED: Higher levels include characteristics of lower levels.
ANALYZING: Breaking material into constituent parts, determining how the
parts relate to each other and to an overall structure or purpose
through differentiating, organizing, and attributing.
APPLYING: Carrying out or using a procedure through executing, or implementing.
UNDERSTANDING: Constructing meaning from oral, written, and graphic messages
through interpreting, exemplifying, classifying, summarizing,
inferring, comparing, and explaining.
REMEMBERING: Retrieving, recognizing, and recalling relevant knowledge from
long-term memory.
Writing Assignment
Analyze and evaluate the major points of your case study for research to write your persuasive essay. Use your
time to develop a deep understanding of your topic to fully explain your stance on the topic. You are required to
give an in depth introduction of your topic. Provide transitional sentences from one topic to the next. Then develop
the body of the paper fully using no less than 3 full pages and no more than 5 pages, this does not include the APA
format title and references page. Finally, provide a summative conclusion. Provide a total of two references for
your references page. Ensure you use Times New Roman 12 point font and the current APA Writing Style.
Facilitator’s Comments:
Facilitator’s Signature:
Learner’s Comments:
Learner’s Signature:
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US ARMY SERGEANTS MAJOR ACADEMY
Senior Leader Course
Common Core
Form 1009W, Assessing Writing
INTRODUCTION 10%
Unsatisfactory
0-6.9 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8.9 pts.
Superior
9-10 pts.
Does not adequately convey topic.
Does not describe subtopics to be
reviewed. Does not support thesis
statement.
Conveys topic, describes
subtopics to be reviewed.
Generally supports Statement.
Strong introduction of topic clearly
delineates subtopics to be
reviewed. Fully supports thesis
statement.
points for introduction
TOPIC BODY 40%
Unsatisfactory
0-27 pts.
Satisfactory
28-35 pts.
Superior
35-40 pts.
Did not introduce any aspect of the
topic or any instances were so
vague as to imply there was much
more information needed. Made
little attempt to correlate the topic
to the overarching theme. The
body is less than three pages.
Partially introduced some of
aspects of the topic. Developed
and linked the topic to the
overarching theme. The body
meets 3-5 pages requirement.
Solidly introduced all aspects of
the topic preparedness. Fully
linked the topic to the overarching
theme. The body meets 3-5 pages
requirement.
points for body
SEQUENCING AND TRANSITION 10%
Unsatisfactory
0-6 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8 pts.
Superior
9-10 pts.
Little evidence material is
logically organized into topic,
subtopics or related to topic.
Many transitions are unclear or
nonexistent.
Most material clearly related to
main topic and subtopic. Material
may not be organized within
subtopics. Attempts to provide
variety of transitions.
Strong organization and
integration of material within
subtopics. Strong transitions
linking subtopics, and main topic.
points for sequencing and transition
GRAMMAR AND CORRECTNESS 10%
Unsatisfactory
0-6 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8 pts.
Superior
9-10 pts.
Grammatical errors or spelling
& punctuation substantially
detract from the paper.
Very few grammatical, spelling or
punctuation errors interfere with
reading the paper.
The paper is free of grammatical
errors and spelling & punctuation.
points for grammar and correctness
READABILITY (sentence structure) 10%
Unsatisfactory
0-6 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8 pts.
Superior
9-10 pts.
Word choice is informal in tone.
Writing is choppy, with many
awkward or unclear passages.
Writing has minimal awkward or
unclear passages.
Writing flows and is easy to
follow.
points for readability
APA FORMATTING 10%
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Unsatisfactory
0-6.9 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8.9 pts.
Superior
9-10pts.
Errors in APA style detract
substantially from the paper.
No more than 3 errors in APA
style that do not detract from the
paper.
No errors in APA style.
Possesses a Scholarly style.
points for formatting
REFERENCES 10%
Unsatisfactory
0-6.9 pts.
Satisfactory
7-8.9 pts.
Superior
9-10 pts.
No reference. One reference. 2 references. More than 2 references.
points for references
TOTAL POINTS