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**Standard 7** ** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. ** The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

Evidence 1: *Need SmartBoard Notebook 10 to open.

Rationale 1: //A SmartBoard was recently installed in my classroom, and I have received Level 1 training to incorporate lessons into my classroom curriculum. As part of the Shakespeare unit in Sophomore English, I designed a review activity after Act 1 of __The Tragedy of Julius Caesar__. This evidence shows that I have attempted to plan different types of lessons for my students. Using the SmartBoard for a review instead of a worksheet motivated students to focus on the material for the quiz given the next day.//

KSD: 7.K.2 The teacher knows how to take contextual considerations (instructional materials; individual student interests, needs, and aptitudes; and community resources) into account when planning instruction that creates an effective bridge between curriculum goals and students’ experiences. // Most of my students have not used SmartBoards until this year, so incorporating lessons that utilize the SmartBoard has given new life to old lesson plans. I have been able to adjust my materials by increasing the interest level for my students. The SmartBoard gives the students more of a “hands-on” approach to learning. //

7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes. // Not all students learn with just the pencil and paper method. When I use the SmartBoard in the classroom, the learning opportunities for all students increase. The SmartBoard is a resource that catches the attention of students from all learning styles. //

7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances. // Since the SmartBoard is new to both me and my students, the lessons that I have designed so far will go through several stages of revision and adjustment. As I do with non-digital lesson plans, I will continue to make notes every time I use a SmartBoard lesson and make appropriate revisions for the future. //