| Minilesson Structure
Connection Connect with students and prior knowledge Helps students connect with message Presented in a manner that conveys importance
Teaching Point
We “crystallize” what we hope to teach in the day’s lesson “Today I want to teach you . . . “ Strong teaching points include a goal and a strategy Should not be stated as an assignment i.e. “Today we’re going to make a timeline”.
Teaching
Usually a demonstration through a “think aloud” “Watch me as I . . . “ Look for opportunities to reinforce the teaching point i.e. “Did you notice how I . . . ?” Direct teaching
Active Involvement
“Now it’s your turn to give it a try . . .” Set up student for success Ex. might use a shared text that allows students to easily practice the strategy Provides scaffold such as prompts; teacher assesses student understanding and may coach students individually or in small groups ALL students participate.
Link Serves to reinforce the teaching point Connects the teaching point to the students’ work for the day and their work every day as a reader. Very short “Today and every time you read . . .
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