11/17/2025 Elements of Lessons

Multiple Choice

Which element involves "Direct teaching with questions"?

• Element 3: Wayground Lesson

• Element 4: Partner Work

• Element 7: Independent Writing

• Element 8: Snack Time Victory

Multiple Choice

What happens in your brain during Minutes 3-4 of journaling?

• Stress chemicals drop and focus pathways form

• Working memory completely shuts down

• Brain releases maximum stress chemicals

• Brain starts planning weekend activities

Multiple Choice

Why does the transition from stress mode to learning mode require the full 5 minutes?

• The neurological process needs sustained activity

• Teachers need time to prepare their materials

• Students write faster after 5 minutes

• Five is Mrs. Wengler's lucky number

Multiple Choice

What is the key principle about journaling content versus time?

• The content doesn't matter - the time does

• The time doesn't matter - the content does

• Both content and time matter equally

• Neither matters - only handwriting style

Multiple Choice

What should you do if you get stuck while journaling?

• Write "I'm stuck" repeatedly

• Stop writing and wait for ideas

• Ask your partner for help

• Start drawing stick figure battles

Multiple Choice

What type of brain processing occurs when you see slides and hear explanation simultaneously?

• Dual brain processing

• Single pathway processing

• Backwards brain processing

• Brain buffering like slow WiFi

Multiple Choice

Students who engage with embedded questions perform how much better on tests?

• 45% better

• 67% better

• 34% better

• 50% better like pizza toppings

Multiple Choice

What percentage of students who skip collaborative work struggle when working alone?

• 78%

• 25%

• 40%

• 82%

Multiple Choice

Independent writing is which element of the framework?

• Element 7: Independent Practice

• Element 5: Checking Understanding

• Element 3: Direct Instruction

• Element 42: The Ultimate Answer

Multiple Choice

If you skip journaling, your brain stays stressed leading to what percentage worse comprehension?

• 67% worse

• 45% worse

• 78% worse

• 23% worse like cafeteria food

Multiple Choice

What is the improvement percentage when you complete ALL activities compared to skipping some?

• 156% Better Performance

• 100% Better Performance

• 89% Better Performance

• 200% Better like video game power-ups

Multiple Choice

In the Mark Twain lesson example, what did the journal prompt about "first place feeling at home" accomplish?

• Activated emotional memory and reduced stress

• Taught students about Mark Twain's life

• Prepared students for the vocabulary test

• Made students hungry for homemade cookies

Multiple Choice

During collaborative work, what should you focus on besides listening to others' ideas?

• Explain your thinking out loud

• Write down everything your partner says

• Focus only on getting the right answer

• Practice your victory dance moves

Multiple Choice

What is the main principle behind why this teaching system works so well? This requires analysis of the big picture concept.

• Every activity prepares your brain for the next one

• Students learn faster with more homework

• Multiple activities keep students busy

• Activities prevent students from napping

Multiple Choice

According to the lesson's conclusion, what is the scientific backing behind every choice in the classroom?

• Neuroscience research

• Educational psychology theories

• Teacher experience and intuition

• Advice from educational YouTube channels

Multiple Choice

What should be your attitude toward the "work" involved in these learning activities?

• Embrace it - it's brain training for success

• Avoid it - it's unnecessary busy work

• Refute it - it's required by the school

• Instagram it - everything needs documentation

Open Ended

Why does effective teaching require multiple learning activities instead of just direct instruction?