Rationale: My STEP project showcases my ability to plan, exceute, and reflect on an instructional unit. Part 1 highlights how I gathered background information about the school, community and classroom I teach in. This information was used to tailor instruction during the unit. In STEPS 2-4, I demonstrate my ability to backwards design instruction based on state standards and utilize a preassessment to tailor instruction to the specific needs of my classroom. In STEP 5 & 6, I reflect on the effectiveness of my teaching using evidence from my student work. ........