Debrief+of+Mindy'+Demonstration+Lesson

Awesome/Adapt: Posters to record elements of essay--quick check for student understanding and easy way for students to check back on things. Gallery walk validated and added certain things Focus on evidence (just one element) Students could use to self-assess their writing Color coding helps students pick apart writing (visual learners) Might also transfer to drafting process "Oh, I need some blue here" Group brainstorm/gallery walk Reflection on poster Lots of opportunities to process/reflect Positive feedback--evident that Mindy was really listening to what we said Mindy said "I heard one group say . . . " positive reinforcement "Should we do this?" teacher just marks, doesn't control what students think/do

Suggestions: Distinction between commentary and detail (discussion of paraphrase) Use colors on poster that match color coding Use simpler model first in order to practice Reporting out--probably didn't need to have each group report (when do with teachers)