Fundamental 5 Expectations

The Fundamental Five provides a concrete guideline to help teachers improve instruction. "F5" increases the level of cognition in a classroom by channeling teachers actions into tangible practices which improve student retention of content.

"Super Star Teachers do not teach dramatically different; the slight differences create huge increase in student achievement." - Sean Cain

1. Frame the Lesson

WE WILL = WHAT THE GROUP IS LEARNING

I WILL = WHAT THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO DO AT THE END OF THE LESSON

• Use "We will" and "I will" statements to Introduce the learning objectives at the beginning of the lesson.
• Include the learning and content objectives in these statements.
• Reflect on whether the objective was met at the end of the lesson.

2. Power Zone

• Consistent monitoring while students are working.
• Continually micro-adjusting the instruction to meet the needs of students.
• Reinforce success!

3. Purposeful Talk

• Make the content comprehensible.
• Give students time to share their learning.
• Provide guidelines to focus the conversation.

4. Recognize & Reinforce

• Personalize successes and effort by using student names.
• Be specific!

5. Write Critically

• Provide students with opportunities to organize, clarify, defend, refute, analyze, connect and/or expand on ideas and concepts through writing.

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