Language Lesson
I get so so so excited when I see a teacher hit the mark during an observation/implemention! It is like a well-oiled machine that allows the students an insight into the author's brain and guided by the teacher!
The student needs to begin to realize through the focus lesson/think aloud how the writer(author) uses language that moves the reader to self-reflect. This "requires the writer to understand how language works in precise and reliable ways so as to help the reader comprehend the written message" Linda Dorn Yes, that is it. The simple idealistic truth is that if a student can understand the nuances of how an author uses language then he/she will be rocketed into understanding.
During the implementation study I'm most enthused to see high quality practictioners do just this. Teachers use statements for inquiry/investigation like "find techniques they use to convince you." "find the components in a "How To" and specifically let your partner know why the author chose to organize it in that way." What is wonderful about working at Carter Lake is that you need not go far to see excellent examples of lessons that will demonstrate what is a three or four on our rubric.
Please consider taking the time to work with Jane to observe and confer with these high implementors. You won't be sorry.
Testing begins next week. We've done what we need to do. It's time to prove our excellence!
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