Phillips Friday Focus
September 28, 2018
The Fundamental Five, Practice 1
Reminders from our discussion Wednesday and application pointers-
Framing the Lesson
The beginning and the end. Daily learning objective and closing question.
The objective is written in a student-friendly language (We will...).
"We will find the differences between rational and irrational numbers."
This statement is simple and direct. The students have a clear focus for the class period.
- Place in the classroom where students can see the written objective and product.
- Discuss the objective at the beginning of the lesson.
- Make sure it is reasonable to complete the objective in one daily lesson or class.
- The objective needs to be "kid friendly" language.
- The objective must be specific enough to clarify the goal.
The closing provides concrete proof to both the student and the teacher that the objective of the lesson was met. It is typically a question, product, or task written in a student-friendly language (I will).
"I will create and share a lesson frame with my table group."
- Completed by every student.
- Done the last 5 minutes of class or the end of the lesson.
- A final check for understanding.
- Looked at daily by the teacher to guide future instruction.
- Likely to increase the opportunity for a student to retain important learning.
- Proof for the teacher that learning has occurred.
It is NOT....
- Test or Quiz
- Designed to be a grade daily.
- Usually done in a group.
- Usually verbal except as appropriate in the lower grades.
Examples of Frames
Science (Elementary)
Objective: We will identify natural sources of fresh water.
Closing Task: I will complete an exit ticket describing the difference between fresh an salt water.
Social Studies (Elementary)
Objective: We will discuss the regions of Texas and the products from each region.
Closing Task: I will identify the most valuable region of Texas and justify my answer.
Shout Outs!
-Michelle Pasley- filling in wherever and whenever we need you!
What's Ahead...
October 1- PLC day for classroom teachers, please have tracking sheets updated with STAAR data, DRA, Lexia, and Dreambox lessons completed
October 2- GT Field Trip (grades 1-3), Kara at Region 10
October 3- GT Field Trip (grades 4-5), Flu shots
October 4- Picture Day (dress code)
October 5- 2nd Quarter Planning Day
October 8- Holiday
October 9- 5:30 PTO Board meeting
October 10- 4:00 Teacher meeting, Mr. Nicks and The Fundamental Five chapter 4 discussion
October 11- 8:05 Support staff meeting in room 2
October 15- PLC day, Lexia Data coaching
October 18- 6:00 to 8:00 Fall Festival
October 19-1st Quarter ends, grades due
3rd grade jelly fish complete!
Tim.... that smile is why we do what we do, y'all
Who knew making a Special Population notebook could be so fun?
Happy Birthday!
October 3- Zann Hewitt
October 4- Angela WhitemanOctober 11-Angelica Amaya
October 15- Gaby Hernandez
October 24-Stacy Canady
October 29- Courtenay Forward
October 31- Vicky Weesner