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4-6-08

Planning meeting notes for lesson plan guidance (web page) :
 * Scott will draft some language for the components.
 * Kathleen will draft an intro based on the white paper/position statement.
 * Alan & Roseanne will determine the sample templates we want to include.

Rosanne and I met and came up with the models indicated directly below. Since the focus is on lesson __planning__ rather than lesson __plans__, we decided to develop our own sequenced set of Guiding Questions for the teacher/planner that could be adapted by any school district based on its own circumstances and requirements, as well as by schools, individual teachers, etc. The first version below leaves a space to the right within the table into which teachers could type the details of the lesson in response to each Guided Question. The version "with Links" includes space for someone (us? the district?) to add specific links that would help inform the planning process. Take a look, and we can discuss further. Both are in the J drive under J:\Bureau of School and District Imp. as **__CSDE Model for Lesson Planning__** For some reason I can't figure out how to link text from the J drive into this format. If we're looking for existing models to recommend, Rosanne and I like the Middletown models the best, but we still see areas where they could be made simpler, more coherent and more used friendly. Thus we are taking our own stab at this. Alan
 * __CSDE Model for Lesson Planning__ with Links **


 * Note: Several longer versions are below. We'll also ahave to find one that is short and sweet and includes the essential components.
 * Marlene - set up wiki and assist as needed.
 * All - review and contribute to the drafting of this page.

REL Research - [|RELNEI_RD112_LessonPlanning_090303_final.doc]

__**Text for Web Page: (fill in below)**__

Introduction The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) believes that evidence of effective lesson planning gathered through direct observation and student progress is an essential component to high quality instruction. As such, the development of lesson plans is a critical element of the Common Core of Teaching (CCT), as well as, the Effective Teaching Strategies (ETS) module. The development of lesson plans helps the teacher to focus on students, standards, curriculum documents and pacing guides that are necessary for thoughtful, aligned instruction.

Essential Components of Lesson Plans

Most lesson plan formats share three key components: Other components may also be included in Lesson Plans based on the priorities and approach of the district or teacher. Examples of lesson plans are provided {*make web reference*}
 * 1) **__Intended (a.k.a. Anticipated or Target) Outcomes__**: This section connects the lesson to a set of outcomes selected by the district or state as important. Such outcomes might include standards (state or national), GLEs, Big Ideas/Enduring Understandings, Essential Questions, or locally defined objectives.
 * 2) **__Evidence of Achievement__**: This section defines the type and quality of student work expected during and/or at the end of the lesson. Students will exhibit skills or knowledge demonstrating their attainment of the outcomes listed in section one. The Evidence section is the assessment section of the lesson, and may outline formative or summative assessment(s). This section might also include scoring scales (checklists, rubrics, etc.).
 * 3) **__Teaching and Learning Sequence__**: This section outlines the sequence of instructional and student activities during the lesson, in chronological order. This section should be developmentally appropriate, engaging, and efficient; should build on prior learning; and should be designed to ensure that the maximum possible number of students are able to produce Evidence of attaining the Intended Outcomes. Typically this section also lists essential resources (materials, handouts, equipment, etc.) required for the teaching and learning sequence.

Sample Lesson Plans

ML: Here are some that were collected for our discussion.

[|BeyondtheBlueprint_LessonTemplate (2).doc]

[|Formal Lesson Plan Template.doc]

[|Lesson Plan TemplateAnsonia.doc]

[|lesson plan templateKeigwin 2.doc]

[|lesson plans- a.s 9-29-10-7.doc]

[|LessonPlanfromETSTraining.doc]

[|Simsbury unit template 7-14-06 read only electronic.dot]

[|Simsbury unit template 7-14-06 read only.dot]

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