Planning

=Unit Planning Steps=

__ To frame the lesson for yourself: __
 * __Begin with the end in mind__
 * Review the Unit Test
 * Review the released test items from Lead4ward
 * Review the Performance Assessments in the IFD
 * __ Know Your Standards and the Purpose of the unit __
 * Read the IFD
 * __ ** Read about the standards in the Enhanced TEKS Clarification Document ** __
 * Keep in mind the Big Idea(s) and readiness standards you are addressing in the unit
 * __ Know what your kids need to be successful __
 * Make a list of models/representations to use as you teach __**(Enhanced TEKS Clarification Doc)**__
 * Make a list of vocabulary to teach using Marzano’s six step process
 * Make decisions about activities, talking structures, and games that you will incorporate to shape and sharpen student understanding of vocabulary

__ To frame the lesson for your students: __
 * Write the student friendly objectives: the Unit Understandings on the IFD are a great starting place!
 * Create anchor charts using the unit concepts, big ideas, or difficult concepts that students may need support to learn
 * Review the misconceptions and possible gaps (Implementation TAG Tool) then make a plan for addressing these
 * Locate resources to use in your lesson
 * Post and teach important vocabulary
 * Incorporate writing activities using your word wall
 * Reference and use the models and examples from the Enhanced TEKS Clarification Document
 * Make a plan for the final summary, culminating questions, and/or activity to use at the end of the period