Chapter+2+-+Focus+Lessons

This page is for discussion regarding Chapter 2 - Focus Lessons: Establishing Purpose and Modeling. Once you have finished reading the chapter, please post your comments on the discussion board. The icon to get to the discussion board is in the upper-right corner of this page. Please make sure your comments are posted by Sunday, June 24. Feel free to post on other people's comments and share your ideas with the group!

Below are some questions to help stimulate thoughts and ideas on chapter 2:
 * 1) What is meant by a focus lesson?
 * 2) How might content objectives or goals be identified?
 * 3) How might language objectives or goals be identified?
 * 4) What is the difference between establishing purpose and telling students the state standard?
 * 5) Have you experienced examples of Initiate-Respond-Evaluate? Which students learn in this type of environment?
 * 6) Describe modeling as it relates to the gradual release of responsibility framework. Model your own thinking for peers and get feedback on your modeling.
 * 7) What is the difference between direct explanation and demonstration? When might each be used?
 * 8) What is meant by metacognitive awareness and how can this type of thinking be facilitated?
 * 9) What are appropriate formative assessments for focus lesson?