Instructional Minute

The PowerPoint below outlines:

• Evaluation Information for all LSEA and LASA Members
• Timelines
• Components
• How final scores are calculated
• And More!

• Below you will find a document that digs deep into each element of the Marzano Focused Teacher Tool.
• Each element includes specific criteria for each score from Not Using to Innovating.
• Your principal will be using this flipbook to guide their evaluations as well.

Each week in the Instructional Minute we will take on a new element with resources for you to use. We hope you find it helpful!

The Do Now activity consists of a short question, problem, or task to engage students when they

first come into the room or begin a lesson. Using do now activities help students get into the habit of being on task upon entering the classroom or transitioning between subjects.

• A 5-10 minute task immediately upon entering a classroom at the bell or changing content area
• Linked to standards/connected to content
• Self-guided
• Follows an established routine with minimal teacher direction
• Non-graded

• Procedures
• Set up/getting supplies
• Behavioral: “Settle Down”
• Morning Meetings
• Busy work
• Brain break
• Graded
• An assessment

• Journal response
• Problem to solve
• Poll/Survey
• Predictions
• Brainstorm
• Exploration of knowledge
• Pre-read with annotations
• Word work
• Sorting activities
• “K” of a KWL