(1) The weekly format tends to be more popular and flexible as it is presented in weekly rather than a daily segments. Under each weekly heading (e.g. - Week beginning August 4), topics/concepts, learning activities, classroom experiences, resource use, grouping formats, etc. are briefly described.
The following is an actual TC example of part of a weekly format from a Social Studies unit:
Week of 10/2 - 10/6
- Ch.2 sec. 5 "Roots of Judaism" - p. 57-60
- "The Dead Sea Scrolls", p. 58 and "Psalm 23", p.61
- Complete "Comprehension & Critical Thinking" Questions #3, 4, 5, p.60
- Review "Quick Study Guide,"(charts and timeline) p.62
- Concept Connector- p. 63, Review of EQ - Topics-Technology, Belief Systems, Empire, Cultural Diffusion/ Connections to Today on Economic Systems and Geography's Impact
- Use Chapter Assessments - Terms, People, and Places, Main ideas, Critical Thinking ( Analyze Cartoons, Draw Inferences, Making Comparisons, Predict Consequences, Recognize Cause and Effect) p. 64
- Document-Based Assessment, "War in the Ancient Middle East", p.65
- Summative Assessment on Ch.2 sec.1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 (multiple choice and Biographical Essay)
(2) The daily format has each day indicating the concepts, learning activities and/or experiences. The following is an actual TC example of part of a daily format from an Algebra unit:
10/30 - Define polynomials, degree and terms, end behavior p. 660 #9-31odd
10/31 - Given the zeros - find the polynomial - p. 682 #19-26 all
11/1 - Find the zeros of a polynomial (already factored) & graph p. 682 #13-17odd
11/2 - Find the zeros of a polynomial (already factored) & graph p. 682 #14-18even, 27-33 odd
11/3 - Formative
11/6 - Solve polynomial equations by factoring p. 701 #11-23 odd
11/7 - Solve polynomial equations by factoring p.701 #12-24 even
11/8 - Formative/Find the real solutions of each equation by graphing p. 702 #25-35 odd
11/9 - Find the real solutions of each equation by graphing p. 702 #26-36 even
(3) The lesson format includes the learning activities as part of a lesson. The following is an actual TC example of part a lesson format from an English unit:
Lesson 1 (9/20-9/22)
Students are briefly introduced to the concept of literary genres. The generic forms taught in this survey class and others they will encounter during high school English classes are introduced. Students are also asked to discuss and write about books and films they enjoy in the context of the genres and literary vocabulary they are learning for class. A quiz on terminology is the formative this week (in addition to the postponed formative on Greek/Latin Roots from Unit 1).
Formative: Literary Genres Quiz
Lesson 2 (9/25-9/29) Students begin exploring poetic form and the elements of poetry. By reading and analyzing short poems in group discussions they begin recognizing the differences between traditional verse and modern/organic verse. At the same time, students build vocabulary connected to poetic devices. The shared formative for this week is a Poetry Pocket Packet in which students create their own "glossary" for terminology associated with poetry analysis.
Formative: Poetry Pocket Packet (Student created Poetry Terms glossary)
Formative: Greek and Latin Word Parts (Lesson 2)
To recapitulate, the three formats are examples and does not preclude the teacher from using any other useful format. The key items that should be included in any chosen format are the learning activities and the dates they will be introduced. The activities could be specifically dated or subsumed under a particular week or date range.
