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Teaching Middle School ELA

Episode 289: Summer Lesson Planning Series: Setting the Stage: Crafting Engaging "Into" Lessons

Jun 18, 2024
Discover the art of crafting engaging 'Into Lessons' that captivate middle school students right from the start. Learn how a structured lesson planning framework can simplify the process and enhance student engagement. Dive into creative strategies like 'popcorn predictions' and 'five word wonder' to make lessons interactive and enjoyable. Explore practical tips for overcoming common planning challenges, and gain insights into utilizing resources effectively to set the stage for successful ELA units.
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Quick takeaways

  • 'Into Lessons' are crucial for sparking student interest and providing foundational knowledge at the start of ELA units.
  • The E.B. batch planning model streamlines lesson preparation by organizing content into structured components, enhancing efficiency and educational alignment.

Deep dives

Engaging Into Lessons

Into lessons serve as an engaging entry point for units, aimed at immediately capturing student curiosity. These lessons are designed to provide necessary background information while creating excitement around upcoming topics. For example, activities like 'popcorn predictions' encourage collaborative learning where students share and build upon predictions based on selective text excerpts. By incorporating fun and interactive methods, these lessons not only hook students' interest but also enhance their comprehension as they prepare for deeper analysis in subsequent lessons.

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