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Structure of an Effective Mini-Lesson
A mini lesson provides direct, explicit instruction for one specific teaching
point. The teacher engages students in strategy with a demonstration and
modeling of skill using a think aloud. The structure of an effective mini
lesson is as follows:
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Connect lesson with lesson from the day before stating what will be
learned and setting the purpose for today's reading work
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Teach the new strategy using a mentor text and modeling with think
aloud. Be very explicit and direct modeling what proficient readers do to
comprehend text.
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Actively engage students in strategy use with a quick
opportunity to try it out or discuss with a partner.
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Link the lesson to the students on going reading work, "Today
and everyday when you read you will.... because that is what good readers
do."
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Revisit the strategy at the end of the workshop with a whole group
share. This allows the teacher to make specific connections to on going
reading work in the classroom.
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