Unwrapping Standards Principals 09/30/2013

Progression Charts

1. Start with a Skill Use information in text to draw conclusions and make inferences.

2. Find the Standards that Match O 6.5 f) Use information in the text to draw conclusions and make inferences. O 6.6 e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information (non-fiction) O 7.5 g) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on text. O 7.6 d) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information (non-fiction) O 8.5 b) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support. (fiction) O 8.6 b)Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.

3. Curriculum and Activity Alignment

4. Depth of Knowledge and Key Content Vocabulary and Skills Alignment: Standard Objective Lesson Plan Classroom Instruction

5. Restate in “Classroom Language” Restate in “Classroom Language” Daily objectives – Thinking, Content, Product (Informing instruction daily) We will compare and contrast drawing conclusions from fiction and non-fiction by completing interactive notes and a lined Venn diagram.

5a. Check your Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary  Thinking Verbs  Cross Content Language Content Specific Vocabulary  Language of Literacy  Building up to the required language of the content

6. What Should this Look Like Look For’s O Authentic Discussion –small group sharing O Every student has opportunity to contribute (think-pair-share) O Students referencing text to strengthen their response O Interactive notebook O Strategy Wall

Principal Toolbox for Lesson Plan Review/ Walk-Throughs 1. Depth of Knowledge Chart 2. Walk through Look For’s 3. Curriculum a. Progression Charts b. Curriculum Compass c. Pacing Guides 4. Teacher Direct Resources