Milliken Literacy Network Gradual Release of Responsibility – Shared Instructional Approach

Look-Fors

Shared Approach: ‘Teacher Does, Students Share’ Beginning:

The Teacher: states learning goal/target in student-friendly language establishes purpose for this learning links learning to previous learning/prior knowledge sets clear expectations for students’ role and teacher’s role introduces the text uses anchor charts

The Students: listen attentively focus on text

Middle: The Teacher: models first through a ‘think aloud’ uses a visual representation to record thinking observes for engagement (assessment for learning) throughout lesson invites students to participate in the lesson uses wait time, pace, and tone appropriate to the situation links learning to target conducts a quick oral check for understanding (ie: think-pair-share)

The Students:

listen attentively become active

participants (ie: chime in with text)

follow text share thinking

(partner, whole group)

End: The Teacher: summarizes teaching points connects back to learning goal/target conducts a quick oral check for understanding (ie: think-pair-share) may also, if necessary conduct a further check for understanding (ie: written) may state next steps based on the check for understanding

The Students:

respond to a check for understanding

Pre-Planning: The Teacher: sets a clear goal for learning based on the curriculum and student data (ie: interest/prior knowledge) may have to research strategy to determine success criteria chooses purposeful material for the lesson (ie: content, purpose) - material could be: big book, photocopy, transparency, smart board, video clip - material should be slightly above students’ level (‘instructional level’) prepares in advance (stopping points, sticky notes, appropriate representation, check for understanding) identifies parts in advance where students will participate

Jan 22 2009