Presented by Susan Carmody

Planning ELA Instruction

The Gradual Release of Responsibility

Show me. Help me. Let me.

Increase precision in planning by applying the gradual release of responsibility model.

Gradual Release of Responsibility

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY Focus Lesson Guided Instruction
I do it

We do it

Collaborative
Independent

You do it together

You do it alone

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Fisher, D., & Frey, N, 2008

Sudden Release of Responsibility

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY Focus Lesson
I do it

You do it alone

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Fisher, D., & Frey, N, 2008

DIY School
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY
(none)

You do it alone

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Fisher, D., & Frey, N, 2008

The Good Enough Classroom

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY
Focus Lesson Guided Instruction
I do it

We do it

Independent

You do it alone

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Fisher, D., & Frey, N, 2008

Gradual Release of Responsibility

TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY Focus Lesson Guided Instruction
I do it

We do it

Collaborative
Independent

You do it together

You do it alone

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Fisher, D., & Frey, N, 2008

Honestly assess a lesson you planned for this week. In which model does your lesson most fit? The Sudden Release of Responsibility The Good Enough Classroom Do It Yourself School The Gradual Release of Responsibility

why

An example
(video clip)

Teacher Role & Responsibility I DO IT (Direct Instruction)

WE DO IT (Guided Practice)

Student Role & Responsibility Actively listen Take noes Ask for clarification
Ask and respond to questions Work with teacher and classmates Complete process alongside others Work with classmates Collaborate on authentic task Complete process in small group Look to peers for clarification Work alone Rely on notes and/or classroom learning to complete process Take full responsibility for outcome

Provide direct instruction Establish goals and purpose Model and think aloud
Interactive instruction Works with students Check, prompt, and cue Provide additional modeling

YOU DO IT Move among groups TOGETHER Clarify confusion (Collaborative Provide support Practice)

YOU DO IT ALONE (Independent Practice)

Provide feedback Evaluate Determine level of understanding

Five-Step Plan

Shared Reading Plan

Writing Plan

Planning time

What will you prioritize during the lesson planning clinic and in your plans for Thursday and Friday? What impact will this have on student achievement?