Backward Design

Backward Design Planner

Plan your arts integration lesson using the three stages of backward design. When complete, send to CAILA for AI enhancement with EEI, UDL, and scaffolding strategies.

Stage 1: Desired Results

Grade Level

Step 1 — Multiple Subject Content

Subject Area

Content Standard

Core Content Concept Students Will Learn

Step 2 — Arts Integration

Art Form(s) to Integrate (select all that apply)

California Arts Standard

Integration Thread (the connecting idea)

What should students understand through both content and art?

How does this connect to students' lives?

Stage 2: Evidence of Learning

Core Content Assessment

Performance task: What will students do to show content understanding?

Success criteria (2–4 items)

Assessment mode

Arts Assessment

Performance task: What will students create or do to show arts learning?

Success criteria (2–4 items)

Assessment mode

Stage 3: Learning Experiences & Instruction

Opening/Anticipatory Set (3–5 min)

Direct Instruction (5–8 min)

Guided Practice (5–10 min)

Independent Creation

Closure/Reflection (3–5 min)