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Main topic

Focus/Spark

what will trigger their learning?

How can I get them interested?

Strategies

Different formats: videos, pictures, texts, etc...

D.I.

Subtopic

IBL

Universal Design Approach

Visible Learning for all

Thinking Stems for Making Connections

" I wonder why..."

"This part makes me think of ..."

"I know another...."

"I remember when..."

" This reminds me of..."

Prior Learning

How have they shown me their learning?

What do the students already know about this?

Learning Skills

Can the students take the learning to the next level

Is it meaningful to them?

Are the learning skills clear to the students? Do they understand the purpose of this lesson?

Grade Level

Big Ideas

Overarching Learning Goals

Specific Expectations

Overall Expectations

Do I have support from ?

Parents

Colleagues

Admin

How do I assess?

annecdotals

mind maps

KLW charts

Cross-Curricular

What other subject can fit well in here?

Critical Thinking

Will those questions help them learn?

Are the questions that they are asking relevant to the learning?

What questions are the students asking?

Teacher Librarian

What can I show to the C.T. to get them interested in collaborative work?

How can I support them?

Has the classroom teacher connected with me?