Work to build a learning partnership with each student, focused on creating a safe, positive learning environment that aligns to the diverse, deep culture backgrounds of students.
Ask yourself, "Where are the students now?" How many are 1) emerging, 2) developing, 3) meeting or 4) exceeding expectations? Determine what formative assessment you will use to assess students. (Source: Diane Sweeney)
Based on the phase of learning your students are in, select a high-effect size instructional strategy and digital tool that will speed learning.
Repeat the assessment you used earlier. Chart student progress towards learning objective. Adjust your existing approach.
Amazing Lesson Design Outline (ALDO) (left),
a tool for guiding lesson design for diverse learners. Read the accompanying blog entry.
Use the choice board (right) to get you started on designing. It features four choices for each of the lesson design stages in ALDO.
Frayer Model
Frayer Model (Google Slides)
Google Slides
-Catlin Tucker, Facilitate a Deep Dive into Vocabulary with Google Slides and The Frayer Model
(Source)
Follow these steps when introducing the Frayer Model:
The teacher explains a new word, going beyond reciting its definition (tap into prior knowledge of students, use imagery).
Students restate or explain the new word in their own words (verbally and/or in writing).
Ask students to create a non-linguistic representation of the word (a picture, or symbolic representation).
Students engage in activities to deepen their knowledge of the new word (compare words, classify terms, write their own analogies and metaphors).
Students discuss the new word (pair-share, elbow partners).
Students periodically play games to review new vocabulary (Pyramid, Jeopardy, Telephone).
For an easy, ready to go activity that emphasizes some of Marzano's steps, see the Frayer Model below.
Do your students struggle learning new vocabulary words? Make those words come alive through video. All you need is a device with a camera, paper, and markers/crayons. Work in small groups to create awesome content, whether it's a vocabulary video or animated GIF.