2016-17 T-TESS 45 Minute Observation

Name: Krista Smith, English II (00021890) Appraiser: Shaleh Malveaux

Date: 3/22/2017, 7:30 - 8:15 (Revised: 3/23/2017)
School: WUNSCHE HS

DOMAIN 1: PLANNING

DIMENSION 1.1 - Standards and Alignment: The teacher designs clear, well-organized, sequential lessons that reflect best practice,
align with standards and are appropriate for diverse learners.
EVIDENCE:
Upon entering the room teacher engaged in warm up with students.

Posted Gradual Release:

Do now- Journal entry
I do- Mini-lesson over allusion/Cold War. Facilitate group discussion. Individual work.
We do- Discuss the Cold War. Read the Butter Battle book and discuss.
You do- Use the PDF of the book and the Cold War timeline to fill in foldable.

Posted Content Objective: Students will connect a literary text to a historical event by analyzing the allegorical references with in
the literary text, using textual evidence to support their analysis.

Planned activities were sequenced and well organized.

Posted Language Objective: Students will demonstrate comprehension of literary text, informational text, and graphics by making
inferences and using textual evidence to support their inferences.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher designs clear,

well-organized, sequential lessons
that reflect best practice, align
with standards and are
appropriate for diverse learners.

DIMENSION 1.2 Data and Assessment: The teacher uses formal and informal methods to measure student progress, then manages
and analyzes student data to inform instruction.
EVIDENCE:
Informally, Ms. Smith checked for understanding through questioning and discussion. Continuously asked for students thoughts and
ideas throughout the lesson.
 Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher uses formal and

informal methods to measure
student progress, then manages
and analyzes student data to
inform instruction.

DIMENSION 1.3 Knowledge of Students: Through knowledge of students and proven practices, the teacher ensures high levels of
learning, social-emotional development and achievement for all students.
EVIDENCE:
Ms. Smith guided students with background knowledge as well as skills through cross-curricular (Social Studies) planning.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

Through knowledge of students

and proven practices, the teacher
ensures high levels of learning,
social-emotional development and
achievement for all students.

DIMENSION 1.4 Activities: The teacher plans engaging, flexible lessons that encourage higher-order thinking, persistence and
achievement.
EVIDENCE:
Ms. Smith clearly explained lesson objectives at the completion of the warm up. Planning also included review of "Rally Coach"
roles for paired student work. Ms. Smith provided students with a pocket folders at each table which included resources that were
aligned to the instructional plan (The Cold War Timeline, Cold War Summary, and the Butter Battle Book).

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher plans engaging,

flexible lessons that encourage
higher-order thinking, persistence
and achievement.
Additional comments about Domain 1: Planning

DOMAIN 2: INSTRUCTION

DIMENSION 2.1 Achieving Expectations: The teacher supports all learners in their pursuit of high levels of academic and
social-emotional success.
EVIDENCE:
Established high academic standards for students (connecting literary text, analyzing allegorical references, textual evidence). Ms.
Smith through "Rally Coach" pairs established a system in which the students initiated learning and self monitoring.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher supports all learners

in their pursuit of high levels of
academic and social-emotional
success.

DIMENSION 2.2 Content Knowledge and Expertise: The teacher uses content and pedagogical expertise to design and execute
lessons aligned with state standards, related content and student needs.
EVIDENCE:
Ms. Smith integrated learning objectives with Social Studies and real-world experiences (Tortoise and Haire, Raven, symbolism,
connections). She also sequenced instruction to allow for student understanding of how the lesson fit within the content.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher uses content and

pedagogical expertise to design
and execute lessons aligned with
state standards, related content
and student needs.

DIMENSION 2.3 Communication: The teacher clearly and accurately communicates to support persistence, deeper learning and
effective effort.
EVIDENCE:
Ms. Smith clearly provided explanations both verbally and in written format. She asked questions that provoked discussion. T-
"What is the conflict here?", "What does he mean when he states...?" Wait time was provided for students. "Give me a guess",
What gives that away?"
 Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher clearly and

accurately communicates to
support persistence, deeper
learning and effective effort.

DIMENSION 2.4 Differentiation: The teacher differentiates instruction, aligning methods and techniques to diverse student needs.

EVIDENCE:
Regularly monitored the quality of student participation. Journal entries (writing), reading book (reading/discussion), foldables
(analyzing, writing, vocabulary), Rally Coach (discussion, cooperative learning).

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher differentiates

instruction, aligning methods and
techniques to diverse student
needs.

DIMENSION 2.5 Monitor and Adjust: The teacher formally and informally collects, analyzes and uses student progress data and
makes needed lesson adjustments.
EVIDENCE:
The teacher informally and continually checked for understanding through questioning and verbal feedback. She adjusted the
lesson as needed.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher formally and

informally collects, analyzes and
uses student progress data and
makes needed lesson
adjustments.

Additional comments about Domain 2: Instruction

DOMAIN 3: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

DIMENSION 3.1 Classroom Environment, Routines and Procedures: The teacher organizes a safe, accessible and efficient
classroom.
EVIDENCE:

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

Routines and Procedures: The

teacher organizes a safe,
accessible and efficient
classroom.

DIMENSION 3.2 Managing Student Behavior: The teacher establishes, communicates and maintains clear expectations for student
behavior.
EVIDENCE:
Routines and transitions were effortless due to clear expectations and communication. Students were asked to put away cell
phones, all compliant. CHAMPS were posted and reviewed, "conversation at a level II". Students know and understand behavioral
expectations.

Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher establishes,

communicates and maintains
clear expectations for student
behavior.

DIMENSION 3.3 Classroom Culture: The teacher leads a mutually respectful and collaborative class of actively engaged learners.

EVIDENCE:
Students and teacher are respectful of one another. Student choice was a part of the reading. Students were engaged in relevant
and meaningful learning.
 Based on the evidence and the rubric, this is how the dimension
scored.

Distinguished Accomplished Proficient Developing Improvement

Needed

The teacher leads a mutually

respectful and collaborative class
of actively engaged learners.

Additional comments about Domain 3: Learning Environment

Signed: 107228 3/29/2017 Signed: 107227 3/29/2017

Krista Smith, English II Date: Shaleh Malveaux, Appraiser Date: