Instructional Minute
October 11, 2022
December 12, 2023
Direct Instruction - Essential Components
- Modeling: (I Do)
- Clear Explanation and Planned Examples
- Practice: (We Do)
- Guided Practice and Independent Practice
- Supporting Practices:
- Asking the right questions
- Eliciting frequent responses
- Providing immediate specific feedback
- Maintaining a brisk pace
Modeling: Clear Explanations
Take a look at the diagram below. Note the teacher is using "clear explanation" as a form of modeling today's learning outcomes.
Clear Explanations: Academic Vocabulary
Take a look at the diagram below. The teacher is using academic vocabulary.
In the next week, think about how you can use these strategies in your lesson planning and then give it a try!
Thank you for your feedback!
We received a suggestion that it would be helpful to add two weeks worth of Pacing at a Glance to the Instructional Minute to support you in your planning. We thought that this was a great idea! Beginning this week, you can expect to see the current week's pacing along with the following week to assist with planning.
K-8 Pacing at a Glance for this Week's Instruction
9-12 Pacing Documents
The document attached outlines 9-12 curricular resources, standards and pacing. This can also be found by clicking here on the LSD website.
IXL - eLearning Library
This on-demand professional learning resource provides micro-learning videos about every IXL feature and best practices for implementing IXL. Teachers must be signed into their IXL accounts to access these videos. https://www.ixl.com/resources/elearning-library
Workshop Model Lesson Plan Form to Assist in Planning Lessons
A resource to use as you see fit.