A1: Identify the standard, break it down into the components that are important for mastering the standard, then backwards plan starting with how I will assess learning! #WeAreMCPS
A1: When planning a lesson, I look at the standard for the
knows and dos to determine what I want the end result to be for learners and then try to build a logical sequence of learning activities to get them there. The curriculum maps can be a great resource for YAG. #WeAreMCPS
A1: The first step is to use the curriculum maps and item specs to make sure the standard being taught is understood. Then I find resources to that will meet the standards. One place I like to find resources for centers and is FCRR. #WeAreMCPShttps://t.co/RXNJoaF8jv
In Marion County, the curriculum maps are my go to place to start. They not only have the standard (linked directly to CPalms), but they also have many helpful items explaining the standards. #WeAreMCPS
A1: When planning a lesson, I start by looking at the standard. The Common Core Companion is a great resource for unpacking the standard and identifying what students need to know and be able to do. #WeAreMCPS
A1: Spend time to break down the standards so I know what the students need to be able to do at the end of the lesson. Then determine how I will teach the lesson with appropriate strategies and assessments. #WeAreMCPS
A2: One of my favorites is @plickers! It is quick, engaging and allows me to keep Ss answers confidential. I use it to get a quick snapshot of their thinking, which helps me drive the next lesson. #WeAreMCPS
A2: I LOVE to use @nearpod at the beginning and end of a unit to both engage my Ss and provide a more interactive assessment tool to help guide my daily lessons. #WeAreMCPS
The MFAS tasks in CPalms are a great tool to help me see where my students are. The rubrics and videos that go along with them not only tell me exactly where students are, and where they need to go, but how I can help get them there. #WeAreMCPS@tweetcpalms
A2: I like having the students do their work on their desk or little white boards with dry erase markers that I can walk by an check easily and then it can be erased. And, I don't have to collect anything. I use the information to drive the next day's instruction. #WeAreMCPS
A2: I love using quick-writes! This, paired with small group or partner discussion, works well. I also love hold ups. A higher- tech version is Plickers which you can use to scan the room for immediate data. https://t.co/CaBo8rOhWO#WeAreMCPS
A2: You have to build checkpoints in to check where are they? Only then can you modify your plans to reach the target. It also requires a plan B in you pocket so you can shift on the fly as needed. #WeAreMCPS
A2: I like @plickers too! With one quick pan around the classroom I instantly know where my students are in their learning and can adjust instruction on the fly! #WeAreMCPS
A2: I like to use post-it notes as one way to give a formative check. Each student answers their check for understanding & then I can take the post-it notes and sort them into groups for remediation AND enrichment. #WeAreMCPS
A3: I organize my daily lessons by using a template I create in the beg. of the year. Usually my lessons begin with a whole group intro, differentiated breakout groups and follow up with an independent activity. #WeAreMCPS
A3: I use @planbookcom to organize my daily lesson plans. I begin with engaging my Ss using the SFB and diving into whole group. Typically Ss work in groups after a quick check in. Finishing off with a check for understanding ;) #WeAreMCPS
A3: The structure of my lesson plan is similar to the Standards Focused Board. I like to see a week at a time and make notes on it daily: what worked, what didn't, what I need to reteach, which students got it or didn't. That makes planning the following week easier. #WeAreMCPS
A3- I know there are lots of great templates out there, but I think it is important to plan through key components of the lesson plan: standard, time/duration, all levels of students, goals, and formative assessment. Plan how to make all of that engaging for our Ss. #WeAreMCPS
A3: Planning for every moment of the day is key. I use an excel spreadsheet that is broken down by junks of time. My planning template started with the Standards Focus Board, which helped plan for the pieces & parts of each lesson, always remembering the differentiate. #WeAreMCPS
Yes, students definitely enjoy using Plickers. I tend to believe we get more feedback from the students using the short responses in Kahoot but using Plickers is a great way to get a snapshot of the learning. #WeAreMCPS
A3: It's all in my head. #WeAreMCPS. KIDDING! I use the backwards design template similar to what Learning Focused provides to think my way through the lesson. I also use the #WICOR tracker to make sure I am varying the types of activities I am planning!
A3: The day is just piece in the sequence. My focus is on the standards. That being said 5E is an excellent structure to follow not necessarily in the same day but aim to cover a chunk or a portion. Just make sure you frame your lesson so your kids know where you are. #WeAreMCPS
A3: A daily lesson plan is a section of a longer lesson which is more concept based. I’ve used @LearningFocused a lot which breaks learning into learning activities. A single day would usually be an opener,learning activity, assessment prompt, and summarizing activity. #WeAreMCPS
A3: I use an Excel template to organize my daily lesson plans. I begin with the Standard Focused Board and Check for Understanding for each day. After I know where my students need to go with the standard, I start planning out the details of each day. #WeAreMCPS
A3: Many of my lessons are in the “I do, We do, You do” format. This gives me time for important teacher talk, time for students to work together and I can monitor understanding, and then see what students can do independent. #WeAreMCPS
A3: I always wanted to include more info in my plan book than space allowed! I typed up my plans on address labels & stuck them in my plan book. The font color corresponded to a different content area. If plans changed (as they often do), I stuck a new one on top of it #WeAreMCPS
A4: Having a heart for early childhood, I put myself in their shoes. I try and plan activities that are "outside" the box. It also helps to have people who think like you and you can run ideas by! @Mrs_AGolden@MsGarrettLME@JennaDawson28@CMH4EDU#WeAreMCPS
A3: The Learning Focused lesson plan template is still my favorite. I appreciate how the assessment prompt follows each activity/assignment.
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A4: I really try to use district resources as much as possible. There are a lot of great ideas at our fingertips if we take time to learn the curriculum. My other go to resource is my co-workers! Collaborating with other teachers has always made me better at what I do! #WeAreMCPS
A4: I first STOP, Collaborate, and Listen with @sarahcgold & @MsGarrettLME then we brainstorm by using resources provided through the district, like @STEMscopes . Collaboration with other teachers is really where the ideas come from. #WeAreMCPS
A4: All of my great lessons I got from @CRenfroe4EDU! I used the curriculum, the Bringing Learning Alive Book from TCI, and the Write Path books from AVID to build out my lessons! #WeAreMCPS
A4: I have to embrace zombie logic. 2-3 brains are much better than. Keeps you from going down too many rabbit holes. Collaborative planning wins every time #WeAreMCPS
A4: To be honest, @Twitter has been my favorite way to connect with others! I have seen so many ideas on Twitter that I have implemented myself or reached out to the person for more info/share resources! It is the best way to peek into the rooms of other teachers!
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A5: Take it one step at a time. Choose one standard/theme/topic to focus on and go from there. I find ideas fall into place if I start small. #WeAreMCPS
A5: Planning a unit or curriculum is a huge undertaking and no one should have to do it alone. Find others on your campus or in our district to plan with. I worked on 9th and 10th grade Reading curriculum that way and it was great! #wearemcps
A5: Don't be afraid to think outside of the box, and ask for forgiveness later. (Just kidding, always give a heads up first to your admin). What excites you, excites them. So always have a positive outlook, even if it's not your favorite subject. #WeAreMCPS
A5: Break down the standard, look at the item specs if available, study the curriculum, and plan collaboratively with your team. Don't struggle by yourself ~ we are all in this together trying to do what is best for our students. #WeAreMCPS
Q5: Always start with your standards. Dive into your standards and then consider your resources that are available at your school site. Take into account the length of time required to achieve mastery, as wells as the needs of your students. #WeAreMCPS
A-5 #Collaborate "Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." -Helen Keller
Find a teacher friend or CAS to plan with. Discuss strategies and ideas for teaching your upcoming standards.
#teamworkmakesthedreamwork#WeAreMCPS
A5: If you are struggling to plan lessons for CKLA, reach out to your Literacy CAS or Elementary Program Specialist. They can often help you find resources, talk through the standard, and help organize the lesson for your students! #WeAreMCPS
A5: Know your standards! After you have true understanding of the standard, find the most appropriate tool to teach the standard and make it as relevant as possible using real life examples and visuals. The students must know the why behind the what! #WeAreMCPS
A5: Don't think of them as units or curriculum. Take it one standard at a time, break it down, make it relevant, and backwards plan. Take 30 min, clear your head, and focus on the standard(s) you are teaching the next 2-3 days. Everything else will fall into place. #WeAreMCPS
A5: CPALMS is a great resource for teachers needing some advice on where to start with standards-driven instruction! Don't be afraid to reach out and ask others for help when needed!
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A5: Embrace the standards that fit within that unit. Chunk it down. Unit are huge and can be overwhelming. Break it down. Good for you good for your students. Hit one standard then keep moving on to the next. #WeAreMCPS
S&S: Last year, I loved using The Common Core Companion. Being in a new grade level, it really helped me understand the standards I was teaching. It allowed me to see how standards build off each other. #WeAreMCPS
S&S: I love to utilize the vertical/horizontal alignment standards to plan. Knowing where my Ss are coming from and are going is important when providing instruction. #WeAreMCPS
S&S: I just got this new book that I am SO excited about!! I can't wait to incorporate some of these activities into the upcoming editions of #MCPSCommunityReads!
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This book is AMAZING when it comes to explaining standards. It describes what the students should be doing, but also what the teacher should be doing. It also has visual representations that help me understand what the standard says. #WeAreMCPS
These videos are also very helpful at the beginning of teaching a new unit. @gfletchy lays out the progression of several concepts visually. The fraction one is my favorite. Check them out! #WeAreMCPShttps://t.co/J7lXaLYWgM
S&S: Chart Sense by Robin Linder is a great resource for creating anchor charts for each ELA Standard. There is a K-2 book and a 3-8 book! Check it out! #WeAreMCPS
A4: Having a heart for early childhood, I put myself in their shoes. I try and plan activities that are "outside" the box. It also helps to have people who think like you and you can run ideas by! @Mrs_AGolden@MsGarrettLME@JennaDawson28@CMH4EDU#WeAreMCPS
