Introduction to Data Wise: Step 6 Skill Building

Action Plan: English Language Arts

Tierras Altas Middle School
Learner-centered problem:
Students do not demonstrate skill in drawing inferences from literature
Problem of Practice:
As teachers, we do not challenge students to go beyond literal interpretation of what they read
Instructional Strategy:
Use role play activities to help students make inferences about characters in a text
Task Who When
Plan professional development (PD) on using role-playing to help Shannon & Marco January 5-9
students make inferences about characters in the text
Engage in PD with literacy coach to learn how to implement role- English department, January 12-16
playing as an instructional strategy led by Shannon
Incorporate role-playing strategy into each grade’s current unit Shannon, Jermaine, January 19-30
Kirsten

Develop an assessment that will allow us to track improvements in Shannon, Joseph, & February 2-6
non-literal interpretations of texts Adrianna
Have Shannon model a lesson in Joseph’s class as Joseph videotapes; Shannon & Joseph; February 9
Discuss model lesson in department meeting English department
Teach lessons and observe one another English department February 10-20
& Shannon