From the course: Teaching Complex Topics
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Identify what students must do
- As we continue to plan with the end in mind, we need now concentrate on what we expect our students to be able to do at the end of the unit. At this point, a lot of teachers begin by simply writing out a big list of questions and tasks, but I prefer to break things down in more detail. I start by identifying the simpler foundational questions coming from the Depth of Knowledge levels one and two. I then identify the more complex questions and tasks which come from DOK levels three and four. I do this to make sure that I have a variety of questions from all levels, especially the lower levels which involve foundational knowledge that some students may be lacking. Although we always strive to have students extend their knowledge and think critically, we also need to make sure that all students have a solid foundation. The inclusion of DOK level one and two questions ensures that all students in the class will build a solid foundation regardless of their previous experience levels…
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An overview of backward planning4m 38s
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Use a unit planner2m 54s
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Identify enduring learning5m 11s
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Write essential questions4m 10s
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Identify key knowledge4m 36s
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Depth of knowledge (DOK) chart4m 28s
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Identify what students must do3m 53s
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Anticipate potential problems1m 51s
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Assessments3m 13s
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Plan the daily lessons5m 25s
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Recap of backward planning1m 30s
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