1. Do nows & Exit Tickets

2. Silently and independently read and answer the following questions
Silently and independently read and answer the following questions... (2 mins)
Question #1: (Review) Which of the following instructional strategies is used to open and close a lesson? a. Think/Pair/Share b. Turn and Talk c. Do Nows and Exit Tickets d. Socratic Seminar
Question #2 (Diagnostic) Based on your answer to #1, what is the purpose of using this strategy? a. To give students time to think about a question or problem, discuss it with a partner, then share their thoughts with the entire class. b. To give students an opportunity to share their ideas with a partner and listen to their partner's ideas. c. To give the teacher measurable data as to what scholars recall from the previous day's objective and what scholars already know about the day's new learning. d. To allow students to help one another understand ideas, issues and values reflected in a text through a group discussion format.

3. 2. Construct a Do Now and Exit Ticket for an upcoming lesson.
Learning targets
1. Understand the purpose and construction of Do Nows and Exit Tickets. 
2. Construct a Do Now and Exit Ticket for an upcoming lesson. 

4. Self reflection 
Answer the following questions on a post-it note: 1. How are you currently using Do Nows in your classes? 2. How are you currently using Exit Tickets in your classes?

5. What are do nows and exit tickets?
Do Now and Exit tickets are informal, timed, formative assessments (2-10 mins) that engage every scholar in thinking and writing about a skill, problem, or question aligned with learning objectives and targets. They require quick, relevant application of knowledge and concepts that can be both a review and an objective to be taught that day. 
Informal, independent, daily formative assessments
2-10 minutes long
All scholars complete
In-the-moment data collection used to adjust instruction and inform planning
Related to previous and current objectives
A way to know which scholars need more review on previous objective and which scholars already know upcoming content

6. Do Nows vs Exit ticket Do Now Exit Ticket Given at the start of class
Determine what they recall from previous lesson.
Determine what they may already know about current lesson 
Typically 1-3 questions
Review Question
Diagnostic Question (This question may be used again on the Exit Ticket.)
Given at the end of class
Determine how many scholars mastered the objective taught that day
Typically 1-3 questions...related to the learning from that day
Ususally the diagnostic question or a similar is used for comparison

7. Do nows and Exit tickets... Why are they important?
Gives the teacher measurable data on what scholars recall from the previous day's learning
Gives the teacher measurable data on what scholars already know about the new day's learning...allowing for differentiation
Gives the teacher an opportunity to compare data from the Do Now to the Exit Ticket to determine which scholars mastered the learning objectives from that day
Assists the teacher in determining appropriate next steps for instructional moves
Front load scholars on what they will be learning that day and what they remember from the previous day

8. Let's hear from some teachers
As you watch the videos, use your handout to caputure your thoughts and new understandings. Video #1 Why are Do Nows and Exit Tickets Important? Jot down what your heard about the importance of Do Nows and Exit Tickets. Video #2 Do Nows and Exit Tickets in Action Jot down what you noticed the teacher doing during the Do Now. Video #3 How to Introduce Do Nows and Exit Tickets to your Class Why is it important to explain the purpose and process of Do Nows and Exit Tickets with your class? Video#4 Using Precise Directions Why is it important to establish a strong routine around Do Nows and Exit Tickets?
Let's hear from some teachers

9. Turn and talk with a partner about your responses to the videos.

10. Tracking the Data

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15. Make it work for you.
Chat with your department about how you can adjust your current use of Do Nows and Exit Tickets. Write your ideas on post-it notes. Stick you post-it notes on the poster.

16. Let's Try it
Use your Planning Guide handouts to create your Do Now and Exit Ticket for tommorow's lesson. 1. Set your purpose. 2. Objectives 3. Planning the Do Now 4. Planning the Exit Ticket