Focused Instruction

Within this phase of the Gradual Release of Responsibility, teachers:

• Provide the Essential Question and Purpose of the Lesson
• Make connections for students by activating prior knowledge and explaining key vocabulary
• Models and Demonstrates key skills or concepts
• Notices and interprets student responses

Literacy Strategies	Four Square Reflections Literacy strategies to Engage Students with any Content
Critical and Creative Thinking Strategies	See, Think, Wonder Connect, Extend, Challenge
ICT Strategies	CLYP Voice Recording Office Lens LOOM – Screen Casting and Voice Recording Screencast-O-Matic
Checking for Understanding Strategies	Thumbs up / thumbs down 3,2,1 A Ticket Out The Door Modelling and Demonstrating Hot Potato