MINI-LESSONS AND MOREPresented byAnn Martin

(amartin@propelschools.org)Marsha Burleson

(mburleson@propelschools.org)Math Coaches at Propel Charter Schools

Ferris Bueller Clip

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmxpftPFXZg

IntroductionMini-lessons are. . .• excellent tools for introducing material• reviewing concepts • establishing class procedures When mini-lessons are. . .• thoughtful• authentic • appropriate, and engaging• They grow from what your students do and

need.• They provide a powerful tool for teaching and learning.

Essential Questions

List three components of an effective mini-lesson?

1. 2. 3.

Components Conducted for whole class or small

groups. Based on students’ learning needs

and interests. Focuses on specific topic or skill. Should be connected to student

work and outcomes and not taught in isolation.

Components continued Could introduce new material or

review concepts/skills Lesson should have a stated goal

or outcome. Should have a summary at the end

of the lesson Mini-lesson’s length should be no

more than 10-15 minutes.

Observation of Video Clips

Rate on the effectiveness of the mini-lesson.

Structure

Connection• Students access prior knowledge

and hear the teaching point. Teacher talk sounds like:

Yesterday we. . . Today I’m going to. . .

StructureTeaching• We teach one skill, strategy, method, etc.

during this time. There are 4 types of mini-lessons:

1. Procedures and Organizations (Routines)2. Strategies and Processes3. Skills4. Craft and TechniquesTeacher talk sounds like:I want to show you. . . Watch and notice how I. . .

Structure

Active Involvement• The teacher gives all students a

quick opportunity to try out the new skill or strategy. Students practice the strategy and often turn and talk to their partner. Teacher talk sound like:

• I invite you to try this. . . • Turn and talk to your partner. . .

Link

Link• To bring closure to the mini-lesson,

you link to what the class has previously learned.

Teacher talk sounds like:So today and everyday. . . As you continue in your small

group.. .

Math Block

10:50 - 11:05 Math Mini-lessons 11:05 – 11:25 First Math Group 11:25 – 11:45 Second Math Group 11:45 – 11:50 Closure

Activity

Break into groups Prepare a mini-lesson based on:1. Procedure and Organizations2. Strategies and Processes3. Skills4. Craft and Techniques

Video Observation

Use the mini-lesson checklist

QUESTIONS

Powerful Practices at Propel

http://propelpowerfulpractices.wikispaces.com/Top left Click on mini-lessons and more• Survey• Powerpoint• Other Technology websites