Standard 5 - Instructional Delivery 

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This artifact is a lesson plan I created for the sixth grade direct instruction math class. I chose this lesson as an artifact because it aligns with Standard 5- Instructional Delivery for multiple reasons. The use of net prisms, visuals, and worksheets were utilized in this lesson. 

The use of net prisms can engage students in hands-on learning that encourages exploration and discovery. Students can manipulate the objects to visualize the concept of surface area and develop a deeper understanding of the math concept.

The use of visuals, can make the content more accessible to all students, including those who may struggle with abstract concepts. Additionally, the use of worksheets can provide students with opportunities to practice and apply their understanding of surface area.

Effective instruction should utilize varied instructional approaches to reach all students. This lesson plan incorporates a variety of approaches, including the use of net prisms, visuals, and worksheets. This allows students to engage with the content in multiple ways, helping them to better understand the concept of surface area. In summary, a math lesson plan on surface area using net prisms, worksheets, and visuals aligns with Standard 5 by engaging students in learning, making the content accessible, utilizing varied instructional approaches, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students. By doing so, teachers can help ensure that their instruction is effective and meets the needs of diverse learners.

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This artifact is an activity I planned for the sixth grade direct instruction social studies class. For this activity, I split the students up into small groups and gave them each one of the civilizations to do research on. This artifact follows Standard 5- Instructional Delivery because it uses a variety of strategies that support critical and creative thinking, problem-solving, and continuous growth and learning. The use of a graphic organizer can engage students in active learning by encouraging them to interact with the content. Students can use the graphic organizer to organize their thoughts and ideas, connect new information to prior knowledge, and make meaning of the content.

Graphic organizers are a great way to make content more accessible to all students. For example, visual learners may find it easier to understand and remember information presented in a graphic organizer. Additionally, the use of small group work can allow for peer support and discussion, which can help make the content more accessible to students who may struggle with the material. Effective instruction should use varied instructional approaches to reach all learners. The use of a graphic organizer and small group work provide multiple approaches to engage with the content, which can help students to better understand and retain the information. Small group work also provides opportunities for teachers to differentiate instruction by grouping students with similar needs or abilities. 

In summary, a graphic organizer on the early Americas, used in small group work, aligns with Standard 5 of instructional delivery by engaging students in learning, making the content accessible to all students, utilizing varied instructional approaches, and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of individual learners. By doing so, teachers can help ensure that their instruction is effective and meets the needs of diverse learners.