There are four parts to the Mini-Lesson if you follow Lucy Calkin's way from the Units of Study. They are Connection, Teaching, Active Involvment and Link. Following is a brief synopsis of each part:
Connection
Students access prior knowledge and hear the teaching point.
Teacher talk sounds like:
Yesterday we...
Today I'm going to ...
Teaching
We teach one skill, strategy, method, etc. during this time. There are four types of mini-lessons:
- Procedures and Organizations (routines)
- Strategies and Processes
- Skills
- Craft and Techniques
Teacher talk sounds like:
I want to show you...
Watch and notice how I...
Active Involvement
The teacher gives all students a quick opportunity to try out the new skill or strategy. Students practice the strategy and often turn and talk with their partner.
Teacher talk sounds like:
I invite you to try it in your writing.
Turn and talk to your partner how you can...
Link
To bring closure to the mini-lesson, you link to what the class has previously learned.
Teacher talk sounds like:
So today and everyday...
Now, you know that writers...
As you continue your writing you may want to...
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