Agenda I. Why GRM I. Overview GRM I. Focus Lesson ~ Expectations

Why Gradual Release Model? Instructional Philosophy - population - research-based - part of our reform

PHS’ Population AAll students must develop academic language – practice using it 991% of the students are/have been Second Language Leaners - small measurable components with clear goals AAll students need a climate that is conducive to taking risks

Researched-Based  Best delivery of instruction when… there is a clear goal.  Best delivery of instruction when…it’s broken into understandable parts.  Best delivery of instruction when… students work with each other.  Best delivery of instruction when… students are allowed to take risks.

Panorama’s Reform  Consolidated the best practices at Panorama – became our GRM  Build on what was already there - some examples of “Focus Lessons,” Engage with each other,” “Work with small groups,” and “Independent Practice.”

In some classrooms … (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Focused Instruction “ I do it ” Independent “ You do it alone ”

In some classrooms … (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Independent “ You do it alone ”

And in some classrooms … (c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Guided Instruction “ I do it ” “ We do it ” Independent “ You do it alone ” Focused Instruction

(c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Guided Instruction “ I do it ” “ We do it ” “ You do it together ” Collaboration Independent “ You do it alone ” A Structure for Instruction that Works Focused Instruction

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(c) Frey & Fisher, 2008 TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY Guided Instruction “ I do it ” “ We do it ” “ You do it together ” Collaboration Independent “ You do it alone ” A Structure for Instruction that Works Focused Instruction

Focus Lesson Purpose 1. Academic Goal – provide evidence for a statement 2. Language Goal – evidence; “This piece of evidence supports my statement…” 3. Social Goal – respond in a complete sentence Clear 1. Frequent checking for understanding Concise 1. Attainable 2. Chunking of skills

The established purpose focuses on student learning, rather than an activity, assignment, or task.

Focus Lesson Purpose 1. Academic Goal – provide evidence for a statement 2. Language Goal – evidence; “This piece of evidence supports my statement…” 3. Social Goal – respond in a complete sentence Clear (Why is it important to be clear?) 1. Frequent checking for understanding Concise 1. Attainable 2. Chunking of skills

Students understand the relevance of the established purpose.

Focus Lesson Purpose 1. Academic Goal- provide evidence for a statement 2. Language Goal- evidence; “This piece of evidence supports my statement…” 3. Skill/Social Goal- respond in a complete sentence Clear 1. Frequent checking for understanding Concise 1. Attainable topic- then supporting details- 2. Chunking of the lesson

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