Madeline Hunter's Model of Lesson Planning

Which of the following is an example of the anticipatory set?

• Writing the lesson plan

• Reviewing your lesson plan right before class starts

• A bellwork question

• A pretest

Answer explanation

An anticipatory set is a teaching strategy used at the beginning of a lesson to focus students' attention, get them thinking, and make connections to the content. The correct example of this strategy is 'A bellwork question'. This is an activity or question given to the students as they come into the classroom to engage their attention.

Which of these is not an example of the "input" element of a lesson plan?

• Students taking a quiz

• The teacher giving a lecture

• Students reading a text

• Students watching an educational video

Answer explanation

In a lesson plan, the 'input' element usually refers to the forms of information or knowledge that are delivered to students, such as a teacher's lecture, reading texts, or educational videos. It is not associated with student assessments such as quizzes, making 'Students taking a quiz' the correct choice.

Which of these is an excellent example of a behavioral objective?

• SWBAT find the area of a triangle with at least 80% accuracy

• Using a calculator, SWBAT take a quiz on solving three-step equations

• SWBAT understand principles of democracy

• Using their notes, SWBAT identify the direct object in sentences with at least 80% accuracy

Answer explanation

The correct answer: 'Using their notes, SWBAT identify the direct object in sentences with at least 80% accuracy' is an excellent example of a behavioral objective as it clearly specifies what the student will be able to do ('identify the direct object in sentences'), under what conditions ('using their notes') and to what degree ('with at least 80% accuracy').

A teacher diagramming a sentence on the board is an example of what element of a lesson plan?

• Closure

• Independent practice

• Objective

• Modeling

Answer explanation

The question asks about the element of a lesson plan illustrated when a teacher diagrams a sentence on the board. The correct answer is 'Modeling'. In this context, 'Modeling' refers to a teaching method where the teacher demonstrates a new concept or approach to learning by acting it out for the students.

The question "Can my students replicate what I want them to do correctly?" is a part of which element of Madeline Hunter's lesson plan model?

• Anticipatory set

• Guided practice

• Modeling

• Closure

Answer explanation

The question asks about an element of Madeline Hunter's lesson plan model where students replicate the teacher's action. This is best described by 'Guided practice', which involves students practicing under the teacher's guidance, hence it is the correct answer.

What is the purpose of "closure" in a lesson?

• To give teachers a break after the lesson is over

• A way to dismiss students from class

• A final check for understanding

• To tell students goodbye before class ends

Answer explanation

In educational context, 'closure' is typically the part of the lesson where the teacher confirms that the students have understood the key points of the lesson. It is not about bidding goodbye or giving teachers a break, but a crucial step in the learning process that ensures the central idea of the lesson has been effectively conveyed to the students. Therefore, the correct answer is 'A final check for understanding'.