1. COMPONENT 3A: COMMUNICATING WITH STUDENTS Framework for Teaching Domain 3: Instruction

2. Common Language

3. Domain 3: Instruction Component 3a: Communicating with Students

4. Framework Overview

5. Looking Closer at 3A: Communicating with Students Expectations for Learning Directions and Procedures Explanation of Content Use of Oral and Written Language

6. 3A: Communicating with Students The centerpiece of the framework is student engagement, which is defined not as "busy" or "on task", but as "intellectually active. Learning Target--I will explain the elemental differences between the performance levels in the rubric for 3a

7. What does this look like? Indicators include: clarity of lesson purpose clear directions and procedures specific to the lesson activities absence of content errors and clear explanations of concepts and strategies correct and imaginative use of language

8. Activity 1 Task 1-Examine the handout that shows the rubric for 3a. Take one minute to underline or highlight what you feel are key words in the level 3 and 4 descriptions. (top row only) Task 2-Now factor in the row of critical attributes and possible examples. With a partner, agree on three key differences between these two levels.

9. Activity 2 Watch the video relating to 3A and determine if it best fits a Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4.