Classroom Management by Lesson Structure?

So - how do you really teach a lesson?  When I was a young teacher, I learned the Madeline Hunter Method for teaching. 

1. objectives
2. standards
3. anticipatory set
4. teaching
   • input
   • modeling
   • check for understanding
5. guided practice/monitoring
6. closure
7. independent practice

While some of the older teachers complained, for a young teacher it was super helpful!

Does having a prescriptive way of teaching help a high school teacher?  That is the question in this educating grace blog post. 

The answer - YES.  Here is an alternative to Madeline Hunter's Model.

1. Identify their goals for the instructional activity
2. Identify their strategy
3. Structure a scaffolded activity for students
4. Identify the checks for understanding
5. Identify the behavioral expectations

Pick the one you like!