The following videos below, are exemplary of explicit, direct, engaging instruction, modeled by Dr. Anita Archer

They may be found at the following site:  http://explicitinstruction.org/

Connecting to Prior Knowledge/Developing Background Information: Social Studies

Eighth Grade: Social Studies Background Knowledge from Anita Archer.

In this video you will see:

• Vocabulary review.
• Listing critical attributes with definition.
• Use of response slates.
• Explaining responses.
• Students asked for information during review.
• Use of examples and non-examples.
• Use of critical attributes.
• Monitoring responses.
• Promoting use of math vocabulary.

8th Grade Geometry

Vocabulary Review – 8th Grade Geometry from Anita Archer.