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![]() You’re going to take your instructional pillars from Step 1 and build them into your daily schedule blueprint from Step 2. Tip #3 Plug Your Instructional Pillars Into Your Daily Schedule Build instructional “shifts” into your schedule to keep the energy levels (and engagement) high. 0:55-0:60 Time to Check for UnderstandingĪs you think through your daily blueprint, keep in mind that students’ attention spans range from 8 minutes to 15 minutes.My periods are 62-minutes, so my instructional framework looks like this: This will look different if you have a 45-minute block, a 75-minute block, or even a 90-minute block. Once you’ve identified your instructional pillars, you’re going to build the blueprint of your daily schedule. How will you segment or break your class into meaningful chunks that keep things moving quickly? If you’re struggling to narrow it down, look for any overlap between pillars, or consider how you might embed one pillar within another. I personally place a big emphasis on daily face-to-face interactions, so I make sure to designate time in my daily schedule for discussions.Īs you are jotting down your daily “must-haves,” I recommend keeping it to no more than 5-7 core pillars. ![]() You might have additional pillars that aren’t content-specific but represent a core value (like incorporating a social-emotional component). For most language arts teachers, it includes: Your instructional pillars are the content and standards you are personally responsible for. Tip #1 Identify Your Instructional Pillars
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