Lesson Planning/Observing How will my plan help close the achievement gap? Look for: + Students feel like they belong * Opportunities are given so students learn about ‘each other + Norms, agreements, rules and consequences are lear, consistent, and explicitly taught + Equitable participation strategies are embedded in all disciplines and are used throughout the day Teacher Talk Learning targets are visible and clearly stated Use direct language: Say what we mean Balances teacher talk/discussion/ individual/group ‘Students ate provided frequent and evidence- based feedback ‘Student Talk * Students are able to explain their thinking as a part Of their tasks + Students’ varied perspectives/points of view are sought out and acknowledged + Students are engaged and willingly contribute * In class discussion, students are talking to each ‘other rather than just to the teacher Look for: * Expresses high expectations of all students ‘© Visual displays, language, student interactions * Students respond to higher-order thinking questions + Students actively “working” rather than watching while their teacher “works” * Activities are aligned with the learning targets of the lesson Look for: + Student goal setting Students know and understand the intended learning targets + Embedded formative assessments + Purposeful student talk * Culturally responsive instructional strategies - lesson content, resources, activities are aligned to the needs and interests of the students * Pacing of the lesson provides students the time needed to be intellectually engaged