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Lesson Makeovers

I asked teachers to send in lessons for me to make over. I picked a few and developed a small online event around those lessons.

Lesson Makeovers: 3 Big Ideas

After looking at dozens of lessons folks sent in, I came up with three big ideas to address.

From “Identify” to “Analyze” – Famous Structures

Rather than just learning about one structure, let’s climb Bloom’s and think more deeply.

Aim High, Scaffold Down in Math

A high level of thinking in math also requires the support of thoughtful scaffolding.

Depth and Complexity: Patterns and Quadrilaterals

Why just “identifying patterns” isn’t deep enough.

Why I Don’t Use “Create” in Bloom’s Taxonomy

The word “Create” can mask low-level tasks. Here’s why I avoid using it in objectives.

Engagement Isn’t The Goal

While “engagement” is fun, it shouldn’t be our main goal.

Comparing Fraction Strategies

Comparing fraction strategies? Let’s take it even further!

Beyond Identifying a Story’s Problem and Solution

So your students can identify a story’s problem and solution. Then what?

Comparing Strengths and Weaknesses

Go beyond merely explaining strengths and weaknesses and get students thinking in interesting ways.

Fancy Product? Simple Thinking – Wax Museum

A big, impressive product doesn’t mean that there was big, impressive thinking.

Context Clues and Classics

How to use a classic to revamp a study of context clues.