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Lesson Makeovers: 3 Big Ideas

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

An Introduction to Models of Instruction

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As a new teacher, I only knew one model of instruction: Direct Instruction. I was like a chef who only knew how to deep fry!

Complex Task: Academic Tournaments

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Who would win in the Tournament of Least Useful Geometric Shapes or Bravest Shakespearean Characters? Create an academic tournament and watch your students’ brains sweat!

Running A “Notice, Wonder” Lesson

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Use these puzzling images to build a classroom culture that is comfortable with curiosity, ambiguity, and taking intellectual risks.

Exposing Students to Classics

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Some kids hear Mozart at home. Others don’t. Let’s make sure every student gets exposed to the classics — art, music, and film.

Curriculum Acceleration: Step by Step

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Your advanced students already know half the material. Here’s how to move them forward instead of making them wait.

New Uses for Everyday Things

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Here’s how Joelle Trayers gets even her youngest students ready to think in unexpected ways.

Can Students Solve Your Classroom Layout Problems?

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What if your students designed your classroom layout?

Add Layers To Direct Instruction

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Take direction instruction beyond a monotonous practice of the same skill over and over.