Observing Standards-in-Action: ELA Classroom Lesson
Bell-to-bell video of an ELA lesson focused on identifying a claim and evidence (52 minutes; ELA High-intermediate/low secondary ABE students):
- Some teacher narration, which is very helpful
- Clear use of “I can” statement and formative assessment
- Connection of content and skill to real life
- Nice balance of work with complex text, text-dependent questions and speaking & listening
- Effective interaction with small groups and different levels of critical thinking prompts for small groups
- Good examples of scaffolding a difficult skill for students