In this episode of 2 Minute Drill, I will introduce a series on Explicit Instruction. After defining Explicit Instruction, I will then introduce the Three key aspects of Explicit Instruction, which will be discussed in future 2 Minute Drill episodes. Check out my blog at heathmharmon.com.

Explicit Instruction is a systematic method of teaching with an emphasis on proceeding in small steps, checking for student understanding, and achieving active and successful participation by all students.

The following are Three key aspects of Explicit Instruction:

Careful Lesson Planning
Intentional Lesson Delivery
Aligned Lesson Assessment
All Three of these key aspects of Explicit Instruction will be discussed in detail in future 2 Minute Drill episodes.

The following are Two essential aspects of Careful Lesson Planning:

Learning Objectives
Prerequisite Skills
The following are Five aspects of Intentional Lesson Delivery:

Opening the Lesson
Model
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Closing the Lesson
The following are Three aspects of Lesson Assessment:

Mastery
Maintenance
Generalization
In conclusion, Explicit Instruction is the most effective and efficient way to teach reading.

In preparation for this 2 Minute Drill episode, I researched Flex Literacy and Explicit Instruction by Anita Archer.

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