1. Common Core Lesson Observation
What makes it a Common Core lesson?

2. “Let curiosity’s light beam you up to all that is known and not yet known. Play in the possibility. Wake up to the wonder. Let your imagination make connections in the most surprising places.”

3. A Framework For Viewing

4. What do you know?
About developing an effective lesson, what should be included?, What makes it good?
About teaching arguments, claims, counterclaims, and using evidence…

5. Activity 1. In the K column list everything you know about… 3 minutes
2. With a partner compare and add to K… 3 minutes
3. With your partner build a W column list… 3minutes
4. Observe the lesson planning video… list in the L column what you are learning.

6. Questions
How does Mr. Hanify integrate the different Common Core standards into this lesson?
How are the opportunities for student discussions varied throughout the lesson?
How does Mr. Hanify design activities that scaffold student learning?

7. Activity
5. Observe the classroom lesson video and list in the L column what you are learning while watching…

8.
questions
Notice the distinct parts to this lesson. How does Mr. Hanify scaffold and differentiate this lesson?
How does the fishbowl strategy promote rich discussions?
Why does Mr. Hanify choose to have students write a blog?

9. Activity
5. Observe the classroom lesson video and list in the L column what you are learning while watching…
6. Discuss with whole group and complete M column
7. Write on post it and post something from your M column on wall…
8. Homework is to look at the lesson reflection.

10. https://www. teachingchannel
QUESTIONS
How does Mr. Hanify ensure students are ready before moving on to the next activity?
What is meant by "the strategy is not the end"?
Notice the questions Mr. Balla asks. How could you consider similar questions when reflecting on your practice?

11. Final Thought…
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” Aristotle