Lesson Objective:

Resources Needed:

Standards Met:

SEGMENT OF LESSON

ACTIVITY

STRATEGY

DO NOW/HW REVIEW

(up to 6 Minutes)

- Students complete a review from the day before or a warm up for the day’s lesson while the teacher checks for homework completion.  

- Teacher reviews 1-3 problems/questions

- Teacher identifies the teaching point of the day and how it connects to the students’ learning.

Do Now:

How Mini-Lesson Connects to Students and Prior Lessons:

Teaching Point -

CONNECT/MINI-LESSON

(8-16 Minutes, depending on age)

- Instruction takes place

- Teacher exemplifies concept to students:

    ~model

    ~show examples

    ~guided practice

    ~inquiry-based discussion

Formative Assessment (5 Minutes)

- Teacher gives students a chance to practice concept together for a quick formative assessment.  Teacher listens in to verify understanding and makes instructional decisions.

Concepts Being Taught and How:

Formative Assessment  Description  

(circle one)

-Turn and Talk Practice

-Technology Tool

Instructional Focus (circle one)

- Model

- Show Example

- Guided Practice

- Inquiry-Based Discussion

Formative Assessment Goals (what understanding is to be verified and how will that change instruction?)

(circle possible options depending on outcome)

- Reteach

- Form Strategy Group

- Individual Conference

- Change Next Day’s Lesson

INDEPENDENT/SMALL GROUP PRACTICE

(30 - 55 Minutes)

-Students are given the chance to practice and apply what has just been taught.

-Teacher then confers with students to monitor understanding and proper application of concepts.  Anecdotal notes are taken as formative assessment.

-Student can also work on long-term project or PBLs.

Students will be:

Using:

Students with whom to confer:

Structure (circle one)

- Independent Practice

- Paired Practice (cooperative learning)

- Team practice (cooperative learning)

- Learning Centers/Stations

-Technology Integration

Differentiation (circle one or more)

-Content    By...  - Readiness

-Process         - Interest

-Product          - Learning Style  

Conferencing Type (circle one)

- Individual    - Guided Group

- Strategy Group

Assessment  (circle one)

-Observation   -Interview

-Product Rubric

-Technology Tool

-Test/Quiz

 CLOSURE/SHARE/HW:(8 Minutes)

- A student or two may share work.

- The teacher reviews the day’s concept

and connects it to past and future

lessons.  An exit ticket may be given.

- Homework is provided. 

Closure Point:

Share Time ____yes____no

Exit Ticket ____yes____no

Homework: