MECHS Lesson Plan Template
This is the lesson plan template for the 2024-2025 school year. Please make a copy, complete, and upload your weekly lesson plans to the appropriate lesson plan folder. Lesson plans for the week are due by the Sunday prior at 5PM. All teacher lesson plans must be viewable by all staff and able to be commented on by campus administration. These plans will be a valuable reflective tool during PLCs.
MISD Instructional Absolutes
These are the absolutes that the MISD recognizes as research-based best practices that should be incorporated into every lesson to ensure all students receive a quality education. When in administration does walk throughs, and PLCs are analyzing the rigor of a lesson, they will be using this as a rubric for their feedback.
MISD Operational Absolutes
These are the absolutes that MISD recognizes as research-based best practices that should be incorporated into every classroom to ensure students are learning in a safe and equitable environment. When administration does their walk throughs, they will be using this as a rubric for their feedback.
Texas Curriculum Management Program Cooperative
SHARED PRINCIPLES
The shared principles provide a guide for increasing rigor and skill alignment alignment across all content areas. Although it originates within the Pre-AP framework, all MECHS teachers are encouraged to use them as a tool for structuring increasingly rigorous lessons.
Resources for Increasing Rigor
The Cognitive Routine
Focused Note-Taking
Level-Up Your Thinking
Instructional Strategies Playlist