Instruction-Driven

Questions to Consider Before Teaching a Lesson

What is the difference between learn and memorize?
What should the students learn today as a result of this lesson?
How will this new learning connect/be applicable to the students’ lives?
How long will it take to truly meet this outcome?
How does this lesson connect to state content standards?
What type of assessment will best determine if the daily outcome has truly been met?
What will motivate the students to want to participate and learn this outcome?
How will the instruction need to be differentiated to meet the needs of ALL learners in the class?
What vocabulary will need to be learned? How will the students learn this pertinent vocabulary?
Will background knowledge need to be built or used?
What text can be incorporated with this content?
How can technology be integrated with this lesson?
Will this lesson provide ample opportunities and contexts for the students to engage in dialogue with each other?
Will this lesson provide ample opportunities for text reading and writing responses?