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Transformational Lesson Design

Inviting Learners: Examples and Resources

Mystery Piece

Example:

Students examine an unlabeled map (or chart, diagram, etc.) and make predictions/hypotheses.

Resources:

Unpack Learning Targets
Writing Learning Targets
Long Term and Supporting Learning Targets
Design Page, Writing Learning Targets
Word Splash
GLAD Pictorial Input Chart
Volley for Vocabulary
Icon Sentences
Interactive Word Wall
Building Academic Vocabulary
Field Work Overview
Student Journals
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Field Work Guide for Teachers
American Revolution: Galileo Story
Edutopia: Storytelling in the Classroom
Storytelling Tips
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Equinox Example
Description
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Writing a Driving Question
Examples
Generating Questions
Student-Generated Questions
Levels of Questions
Math Question Examples
Subject-Based Examples
Feedback Protocol for Questions
The Mystery Piece Method
"What's Happening Here?" Example
Poetry Example
Data Example
Map Example
Map Example Explanation
A Culture of Grapple
Strategies for Grappling
Preparing Students to Grapple
Developing Lessons for Grappling
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