Power Lessons bridge the gap between assessment and instruction by providing educators with clear, actionable next steps based on student needs. Power Lessons are structured lessons delivered through ready-to-use PowerPoint slides that guide the first three steps and introduce a cooperative learning activity.
Educators can simply connect a document camera to their computer and project the slides onto a screen, allowing them to model the lesson and display materials for the whole class. The lesson shifts from teacher modeling to student-centered learning during Step 4, then returns to whole-class reflection and mastery checks. This format ensures consistency across classrooms while allowing flexibility within cooperative activities.
Power Lessons integrate high-yield instructional practices into a single, classroom-ready format:
- Explicit phonics and word study instruction
- Strategic questioning and feedback
- Formative assessment
- Differentiation
- Structured home reinforcement
Lessons are designed for use within a regular class period and require no additional preparation beyond reviewing the slides and activity sheets.