CATALINA FOOTHILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

LESSON PLANNING FORM (TAP)

(For a Single Lesson, on One Day)
Name Zhiwei Shepard
School Sunrise Drive Elementary School
Subject or 1st grade Math
Grade
Unit (if Data Analysis and problem solving
applicable)
Date of 11/30/2015
Observation
LESSON-AT-A-GLANCE
Lesson Title Describe and sorting shapes
Estimated 1 hour
Time for
Lesson
CFSD Geometry
Measurement 1.G.1Distinguishbetweendefiningattributes(e.g.,trianglesareclosedandthreesided)versusnon
Topics and definingattributes(e.g.,color,orientation,overallsize);buildanddrawshapestopossess
Standards / definingattributes.
Benchmarks
Deep Learning Critical thinking and problem solving
Proficiencies/
Performance
Areas
Educational N/A
Technology
Standards
Learning
Goals I can use math strategies to solve problems
ELD N/A
Standards/Goa
ls (if applicable)

Prior 1. Vocabulary about different attributes

Knowledge 2. Analyzing known information and figure out what the problem is
3. Using critical thinking to solve problem

Integration Math, literacy, number sense, art

Areas
Differentiation Students will do their work as a group first and then do their work on their own, one-on-one support
for Student will be provided when necessary. Challenges will be given to those who need extension work, for
Needs
example trying different ways to solve problems or show their thinking in written form
LESSON DEVELOPMENT: NARRATIVE OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
Activator Telling students that they have an opportunity to solve problem and that critical thinker will try to
solve problem in different ways and use different strategies to show their thinking.
CFSD; 6/10-6/14 - Teacher Assessment Program (TAP); Approved by the Governing Board 5/8/12 &
7/11/13
Refer to Lesson Planning Form Descriptions to complete the Lesson Plan
 Instructional The whole class time
Strategies/ Check what they have already know and read the word problem at least three times. Ask questions the
Processing whole instruction time. For example, what information do we have? Why it is important? what
Structures do we need to solve the problem? etc. There will be model thinking and volunteers to act out
problems using strategies.
Independent working time
Students will have opportunities to solve problems on their own and more opportunities to solve
similar problems, such as describe buttons and sort buttons.
Formative Practice assessment
Assessment(s)/ Observe how students do their work and understand students deeper
Checking for How are they solving problems and how are they recording their work?
Understanding Are they using critical thinking and strategies to help them solve problems?
Summarizer
Students sit down together and discuss difficulties they may encounter and reinforce the strategies
that help them solve problems. Generalize what work and what does not work. Playing a game as a
big group to reinforce their critical thinking and problem solving strategies.

Are there special circumstances that the evaluator should be aware of when observing this class?
Please attach a seating chart if available and appropriate.

CFSD; 6/10-6/14 - Teacher Assessment Program (TAP); Approved by the Governing Board 5/8/12 &
7/11/13
Refer to Lesson Planning Form Descriptions to complete the Lesson Plan