Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons

 

Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons

To meet today’s high standards, instruction must intentionally build student capacity for rigor. This requires moving beyond basic recall to create lessons where students consistently analyze, evaluate, and apply knowledge. The key is to bridge the gap between advanced expectations and student readiness through the explicit instruction of critical thinking and comprehension strategies.


This approach focuses on systematically embedding Higher Order Thinking, Reading, and Writing into the core of every lesson. By integrating content knowledge with essential literacy skills, such as understanding text structures and strategic reading, educators can equip all students with the tools to tackle complex, grade-level assignments. The goal is to create a clear pathway for students to progress from foundational knowledge to advanced application, preparing them for success in college, careers, and life.



With the Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons professional learning, you will be able to…

•Define and describe the criteria that constitute a rigorous lesson.
•Explain the importance of Higher Order Thinking and Reading Comprehension for increasing student learning.
•Provide explicit instruction on Higher Order Thinking and Reading Comprehension strategies.
•Integrate content and literacy standards into all lesson plans.
•Plan lessons that build in a progression of cognitive complexity.
•Design rigorous Learning Goals, Lesson Essential Questions, and Assignments.
•Integrate both writing to learn and writing to inform in all lessons.

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Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons

✔Exceeds the expectations of today’s standards by making Higher Order Thinking a main emphasis of lessons.
✔Teachers have a blueprint for moving students through the 4 Levels of Learning.
✔Specific practices defined for developing rigorous, high quality assignments.
✔Ensures consistently high expectations for every student.
✔A clear pathway for having rigorous lessons for all students.

 

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•Increasing the Rigor of Learning-Focused Lessons Book
•18 Month Membership to Learning-Focused Online
•8 MicroPD Courses to Extend Your Learning
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