Transformational Lesson Design
Inviting Learners: Examples and Resources
Story
Example:
Students are invited into their unit on astronomy and physics through a story about Galileo’s life and work.
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
American Revolution: Galileo Story
Edutopia: Storytelling in the Classroom
Storytelling Tips
Storytelling Techniques
Writing a Driving Question
Examples
Generating Questions
Student-Generated Questions
Levels of Questions
Math Question Examples
Subject-Based Examples
Feedback Protocol for Questions
