Enhanced Lesson Plans

Throughout the Enhanced Lesson Plans you will also find answers to the Key Questions provided. These answers help teachers know what to look for in student responses during class discussion and how to help prompt students that need additional support.

Language supports focus on helping students access the language demands of the text and the task. They may include vocabulary definitions, figurative language analysis, syntax guidance, suggestions for anchor charts, or sentence stems.

Addressing student gaps in background knowledge, or building on prior knowledge, helps English Learners and students who may read, write, speak, or listen below grade level, work with grade-level texts. These supports may include additional paired readings, videos, suggestions for field trips, or content-specific vocabulary.

Foundational skills supports focus on helping students read the text fluently so they can focus on comprehending the text. This includes supports for decoding words, supports for using affixes to break down words, and supports for reading with appropriate intonation and expression.

Opportunities for Enrichment focus on providing extended learning opportunities for students who have already mastered, or who can quickly master the core curriculum. Opportunities for Enrichment allow students who are eager to learn more about a particular concept or idea the chance to do additional learning or research through additional readings, extension tasks, or family and community engagement opportunities.

Additional supports focus on providing additional access to the text that does not fall into one of the categories above. Potential additional supports include materials scaffolds, task scaffolds, and additional questioning or close reading suggestions.