CLOSE READ LESSON: NON-FICTION MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA LESSON GUIDE Beginning of the Lesson

Middle School ELA Lesson Guide Introduction Close Read Video Dr. Daisy F. Slan 1/05/2015 ELA

Welcome to the Middle Level ELA Lesson Guide Introduction Teaching and learning can be a very rewarding process for both the teacher and students. Mrs. Allysia Cleveland and her students gave their consent for other educational personnel to take a partial view inside of their classroom to see them at work. With the understanding that our needs as professionals are at various levels, the lesson has been divided into brief scenes. Specifically, this video can afford teachers and administrators an opportunity to apply job embedded professional development based on the identified needs. The first brief scene is the beginning of a close read lesson. Participants will view the video, take notes, and prepare to discuss in partner groups, table groups, or triads about strategies observed and/or what this resonates for them in their classroom. There are opportunities for participants to share what they are thinking in the whole group. This format will be the standard for the last two brief scenes (e.g. the middle of the lesson and the lesson closure). The middle of the lesson is divided into two (2) brief scenes. The time for each scene is listed below: Beginning of the Lesson: 4:13 Middle Part 1: 13:49 Middle Part 2: 15:22 Closure: 3:44 The lesson guide is set up as a PowerPoint to assist with the discussion. It is broken down by brief scenes to identify strategies used, transitions, informal assessments, etc. I sincerely desire that this lesson guide and the video will address teachers’ needs.

Lesson Objectives  I can read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and cite textual evidence when writing to support conclusions.  I can assess how the author’s purpose shapes the content of the text.

Let’s Discuss the Beginning of the Lesson  What did you see? In about 3 minutes, discuss what you saw in this brief scene of the lesson with your neighbor and be prepared to comment.

Beginning of the Lesson  What were the students directed to do with the close read passage placed on their desks? Share your thoughts about the strategies used by the teacher with your neighbor seated next to you. You and your partner share with the next two partners. In your small groups share what you saw and your thoughts about the strategies used.

Lesson Guide How might the strategies used at the beginning of the lesson work for the students as the lesson unfolds? Discuss your thoughts in Groups of 4. Share your thoughts with the whole group.

Beginning of a Lesson  In grade level groups, discuss what you observed and how you can use this information to add to your repertoire of ideas to begin a lesson. After 5 minutes, prepare to share your ideas with the group.

Video Summary of the Beginning of a Lesson  What worked for you?  What do you need now to continue the good work you do for your students?

THE MIDDLE OF THE CLOSE READ LESSON FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA The Middle of the Lesson – Part 1

THE MIDDLE OF THE CLOSE READ LESSON FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL ELA The Middle of the Lesson – Part 2

The Middle of the Lesson  What did you see the teacher do that would work for you and your students?  Reflect on what you observed and discuss with your table group. In about 5 minutes, share with the whole group by tables.

The Middle of the Lesson  What were the students doing at this time in the lesson? Did students ask questions? How were the questions phrased by the students? Did the students expand on the new learning during the discussion? Share what you observed.  Did you see any informal assessment techniques? Share what you observed.

The Middle of the lesson  Did the teacher comment on student questions and comments? Give examples.  How was the attitude of the teacher during the lesson? Did she keep the students motivated? Explain your thoughts.  Did you see any Kagan Strategies used in the lesson? Share what you observed.

Video Lesson Summary for the Middle of a Lesson  What worked for you?  What do you need to continue the good work for your students?

A CLOSE READ LESSON: LESSON CLOSURE The Lesson Closure

 How did the teacher close her lesson? Would that work for you? How?  You observed how this teacher closed her lesson. There are other strategies that can be used to close a lesson. Discuss in triads how you close your ELA lessons. Be prepared to share with the group. We can build our list of strategies by sharing with our co-workers.

Video Lesson Summary for Closure  What worked for you in this video?  What do you need to continue the good work for your students?