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"If you want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you! The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format."
—Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor
Taylor University
"A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative resource to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust—it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume!"
—Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent
Warsaw Community Schools, IN
Build your lesson planning collection with this easy-to-use resource!
Are you looking for a practical way to infuse your teaching with engaging strategies that are quickly accessible and effective? Wouldn't it be great to have a brain-based reference to help you make informed choices about lesson planning and instruction?
In Pick and Plan, Brenda Utter presents a top-notch collection of ready-to-use strategies to help novice and veteran teachers not only energize their lesson planning but also tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles. The author reviews the building blocks of the brain, four memory pathways, and current research, and provides brain-compatible approaches that make teaching and learning fun.
This all-in-one resource allows you to literally "pick and plan" brain-friendly instruction using:
- A lesson planning model with five parts: engager, frame, activity, debrief, and story or metaphor
- 100 classroom-ready, mix-and-match strategies for using mnemonic devices, graphic organizers, manipulatives, and more, based upon how the brain learns and remembers new information
- Sample lessons that demonstrate each part of the model
Featuring research sidebars and a detailed table of contents, this indispensable text will help transform your teaching experience with its easy-to-implement daily lesson planning strategies.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I. At the Beginning
- 1. The Building Blocks of the Brain: How We Learn
- Brain Functions
- Memory Pathways
Part II. The Lesson Plan
- 2. Engager
- Strategy 1. Interview: Man on the Street
- Strategy 2. Who am I?
- Strategy 3. Reporter Relay
- Strategy 4. Do You Know Your Neighbor
- Strategy 5. Corners
- Strategy 6. Fishbowl Discussion
- Strategy 7. Fill 'er Up
- Strategy 8. Word Play
- Strategy 9. Scavenger Hunt
- Strategy 10. Dialogue Circles
- Strategy 11. What's Missing
- Strategy 12. Mystery Box
- Strategy 13. Crossed Wires: Telephone With a Twist
- Strategy 14. Collaborative Stories
- Strategy 15. To Tell the Truth
- Strategy 16. Quick Draw
- Strategy 17. Categories
- Strategy 18. Life Boat
- Strategy 19. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 20. Two Truths and a Lie
- 3. Frame
- 4. Activity
- Strategy 21. Writing
- Strategy 22. Mnemonic Devices
- Strategy 23. Peer Discussion/Peer Teaching
- Strategy 24. Graphic Organizers
- Strategy 25. Storytelling
- Strategy 26. Guest Speaker
- Strategy 27. Movement
- Strategy 28. Role Play
- Strategy 29. Celebrations
- Strategy 30. Debate
- Strategy 31. Music
- Strategy 32. Reading Strategies
- Strategy 33. Field Trips
- Strategy 34. Discovery Learning
- Strategy 35. Cooperative Learning
- Strategy 36. Rituals
- Strategy 37. Novelty
- Strategy 38. Art and Creativity
- Strategy 39. Scaffolding
- Strategy 40. Manipulatives/Models
- 5. Debrief
- Strategy 41. Up!
- Strategy 42. Board Races
- Strategy 43. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 44. Seven Up With a Splash
- Strategy 45. Jeopardy
- Strategy 46. Bingo
- Strategy 47. Cartoons
- Strategy 48. Each One, Teach Three
- Strategy 49. Schema Mapping
- Strategy 50. Turn to Your Neighbor
- Strategy 51. Interview the Expert
- Strategy 52. Alphabet Summaries
- Strategy 53. Bumper Stickers
- Strategy 54. Newsbreak!
- Strategy 55. Top Ten
- Strategy 56. Hot Dog
- Strategy 57. Give Them the Finger
- Strategy 58. Circle Stories
- Strategy 59. Concentration
- Strategy 60. Flyswatter
- 6. Metaphor and Story
- 7. How to Mix a Group
- Strategy 61. Playing Cards: Color (Two Groups)
- Strategy 62. Playing Cards: Suit (Four Groups)
- Strategy 63. Playing Cards: Number
- Strategy 64. Playing Cards: Number and Color
- Strategy 65. Birthday Line-up
- Strategy 66. Birthday Week
- Strategy 67. Numbered Craft Sticks
- Strategy 68. Color of Clothing
- Strategy 69. Volunteers
- Strategy 70. Physical Attributes
- Strategy 71. Hobbies
- Strategy 72. Collections
- Strategy 73. Last Number of Phone Number
- Strategy 74. Last Letter of Name
- Strategy 75. Four Corners
- Strategy 76. Picture Match
- Strategy 77. Proverbs
- Strategy 78. Opposites
- Strategy 79. Synonyms
- Strategy 80. Categories
- 8. Breaks/Energizers
- Strategy 81. Foot/Arm Spin
- Strategy 82. Same/Different Pictures
- Strategy 83. Indoor Volleyball
- Strategy 84. Name Game
- Strategy 85. Isometrics
- Strategy 86. Simon Says
- Strategy 87. Hand Slap
- Strategy 88. Jumping Jacks
- Strategy 89. Criss-Cross
- Strategy 90. Follow the Leader
- Strategy 91. Line Dancing
- Strategy 92. Stretching
- Strategy 93. Toss Across
- Strategy 94. Juggling
- Strategy 95. Jacks
- Strategy 96. Gotcha!
- Strategy 97. Rhythm
- Strategy 98. Kick the Can: Desk Style
- Strategy 99. Silent Ball
- Strategy 100. Have a Ball!
Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples
Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples
Appendix B. Elements of Activities
Appendix B. Elements of Activities
References
References
Index
Index
Description
"If you want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you! The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format."
—Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor
Taylor University
"A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative resource to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust—it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume!"
—Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent
Warsaw Community Schools, IN
Build your lesson planning collection with this easy-to-use resource!
Are you looking for a practical way to infuse your teaching with engaging strategies that are quickly accessible and effective? Wouldn't it be great to have a brain-based reference to help you make informed choices about lesson planning and instruction?
In Pick and Plan, Brenda Utter presents a top-notch collection of ready-to-use strategies to help novice and veteran teachers not only energize their lesson planning but also tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles. The author reviews the building blocks of the brain, four memory pathways, and current research, and provides brain-compatible approaches that make teaching and learning fun.
This all-in-one resource allows you to literally "pick and plan" brain-friendly instruction using:
- A lesson planning model with five parts: engager, frame, activity, debrief, and story or metaphor
- 100 classroom-ready, mix-and-match strategies for using mnemonic devices, graphic organizers, manipulatives, and more, based upon how the brain learns and remembers new information
- Sample lessons that demonstrate each part of the model
Featuring research sidebars and a detailed table of contents, this indispensable text will help transform your teaching experience with its easy-to-implement daily lesson planning strategies.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I. At the Beginning
- 1. The Building Blocks of the Brain: How We Learn
- Brain Functions
- Memory Pathways
Part II. The Lesson Plan
- 2. Engager
- Strategy 1. Interview: Man on the Street
- Strategy 2. Who am I?
- Strategy 3. Reporter Relay
- Strategy 4. Do You Know Your Neighbor
- Strategy 5. Corners
- Strategy 6. Fishbowl Discussion
- Strategy 7. Fill 'er Up
- Strategy 8. Word Play
- Strategy 9. Scavenger Hunt
- Strategy 10. Dialogue Circles
- Strategy 11. What's Missing
- Strategy 12. Mystery Box
- Strategy 13. Crossed Wires: Telephone With a Twist
- Strategy 14. Collaborative Stories
- Strategy 15. To Tell the Truth
- Strategy 16. Quick Draw
- Strategy 17. Categories
- Strategy 18. Life Boat
- Strategy 19. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 20. Two Truths and a Lie
- 3. Frame
- 4. Activity
- Strategy 21. Writing
- Strategy 22. Mnemonic Devices
- Strategy 23. Peer Discussion/Peer Teaching
- Strategy 24. Graphic Organizers
- Strategy 25. Storytelling
- Strategy 26. Guest Speaker
- Strategy 27. Movement
- Strategy 28. Role Play
- Strategy 29. Celebrations
- Strategy 30. Debate
- Strategy 31. Music
- Strategy 32. Reading Strategies
- Strategy 33. Field Trips
- Strategy 34. Discovery Learning
- Strategy 35. Cooperative Learning
- Strategy 36. Rituals
- Strategy 37. Novelty
- Strategy 38. Art and Creativity
- Strategy 39. Scaffolding
- Strategy 40. Manipulatives/Models
- 5. Debrief
- Strategy 41. Up!
- Strategy 42. Board Races
- Strategy 43. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 44. Seven Up With a Splash
- Strategy 45. Jeopardy
- Strategy 46. Bingo
- Strategy 47. Cartoons
- Strategy 48. Each One, Teach Three
- Strategy 49. Schema Mapping
- Strategy 50. Turn to Your Neighbor
- Strategy 51. Interview the Expert
- Strategy 52. Alphabet Summaries
- Strategy 53. Bumper Stickers
- Strategy 54. Newsbreak!
- Strategy 55. Top Ten
- Strategy 56. Hot Dog
- Strategy 57. Give Them the Finger
- Strategy 58. Circle Stories
- Strategy 59. Concentration
- Strategy 60. Flyswatter
- 6. Metaphor and Story
- 7. How to Mix a Group
- Strategy 61. Playing Cards: Color (Two Groups)
- Strategy 62. Playing Cards: Suit (Four Groups)
- Strategy 63. Playing Cards: Number
- Strategy 64. Playing Cards: Number and Color
- Strategy 65. Birthday Line-up
- Strategy 66. Birthday Week
- Strategy 67. Numbered Craft Sticks
- Strategy 68. Color of Clothing
- Strategy 69. Volunteers
- Strategy 70. Physical Attributes
- Strategy 71. Hobbies
- Strategy 72. Collections
- Strategy 73. Last Number of Phone Number
- Strategy 74. Last Letter of Name
- Strategy 75. Four Corners
- Strategy 76. Picture Match
- Strategy 77. Proverbs
- Strategy 78. Opposites
- Strategy 79. Synonyms
- Strategy 80. Categories
- 8. Breaks/Energizers
- Strategy 81. Foot/Arm Spin
- Strategy 82. Same/Different Pictures
- Strategy 83. Indoor Volleyball
- Strategy 84. Name Game
- Strategy 85. Isometrics
- Strategy 86. Simon Says
- Strategy 87. Hand Slap
- Strategy 88. Jumping Jacks
- Strategy 89. Criss-Cross
- Strategy 90. Follow the Leader
- Strategy 91. Line Dancing
- Strategy 92. Stretching
- Strategy 93. Toss Across
- Strategy 94. Juggling
- Strategy 95. Jacks
- Strategy 96. Gotcha!
- Strategy 97. Rhythm
- Strategy 98. Kick the Can: Desk Style
- Strategy 99. Silent Ball
- Strategy 100. Have a Ball!
Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples
Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples
Appendix B. Elements of Activities
Appendix B. Elements of Activities
References
References
Index
Index
Reviews
May 2007 | 144 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/01/2025 | 9781412951142 | $40.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412951135 | $80.95 |
"If you want to energize your teaching, this is the book for you! The research-based content is full of ideas presented in a practical and user-friendly format."
—Joanne Cearbaugh, ESL Methods Instructor
Taylor University
"A wealth of knowledge and practical strategies are packed into this lesson planning book. Teachers will use this informative resource to design quality lessons to reach all learners. This one won't gather dust—it will be that dog-eared, coffee-stained, often-used volume!"
—Sandra Hess, Assistant Superintendent
Warsaw Community Schools, IN
Build your lesson planning collection with this easy-to-use resource!
Are you looking for a practical way to infuse your teaching with engaging strategies that are quickly accessible and effective? Wouldn't it be great to have a brain-based reference to help you make informed choices about lesson planning and instruction?
In Pick and Plan, Brenda Utter presents a top-notch collection of ready-to-use strategies to help novice and veteran teachers not only energize their lesson planning but also tailor classroom activities to students' individual learning styles. The author reviews the building blocks of the brain, four memory pathways, and current research, and provides brain-compatible approaches that make teaching and learning fun.
This all-in-one resource allows you to literally "pick and plan" brain-friendly instruction using:
- A lesson planning model with five parts: engager, frame, activity, debrief, and story or metaphor
- 100 classroom-ready, mix-and-match strategies for using mnemonic devices, graphic organizers, manipulatives, and more, based upon how the brain learns and remembers new information
- Sample lessons that demonstrate each part of the model
Featuring research sidebars and a detailed table of contents, this indispensable text will help transform your teaching experience with its easy-to-implement daily lesson planning strategies.
Table Of Contents:
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part I. At the Beginning
- 1. The Building Blocks of the Brain: How We Learn
- Brain Functions
- Memory Pathways
- Part II. The Lesson Plan
- 2. Engager
- Strategy 1. Interview: Man on the Street
- Strategy 2. Who am I?
- Strategy 3. Reporter Relay
- Strategy 4. Do You Know Your Neighbor
- Strategy 5. Corners
- Strategy 6. Fishbowl Discussion
- Strategy 7. Fill 'er Up
- Strategy 8. Word Play
- Strategy 9. Scavenger Hunt
- Strategy 10. Dialogue Circles
- Strategy 11. What's Missing
- Strategy 12. Mystery Box
- Strategy 13. Crossed Wires: Telephone With a Twist
- Strategy 14. Collaborative Stories
- Strategy 15. To Tell the Truth
- Strategy 16. Quick Draw
- Strategy 17. Categories
- Strategy 18. Life Boat
- Strategy 19. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 20. Two Truths and a Lie
- 3. Frame
- 4. Activity
- Strategy 21. Writing
- Strategy 22. Mnemonic Devices
- Strategy 23. Peer Discussion/Peer Teaching
- Strategy 24. Graphic Organizers
- Strategy 25. Storytelling
- Strategy 26. Guest Speaker
- Strategy 27. Movement
- Strategy 28. Role Play
- Strategy 29. Celebrations
- Strategy 30. Debate
- Strategy 31. Music
- Strategy 32. Reading Strategies
- Strategy 33. Field Trips
- Strategy 34. Discovery Learning
- Strategy 35. Cooperative Learning
- Strategy 36. Rituals
- Strategy 37. Novelty
- Strategy 38. Art and Creativity
- Strategy 39. Scaffolding
- Strategy 40. Manipulatives/Models
- 5. Debrief
- Strategy 41. Up!
- Strategy 42. Board Races
- Strategy 43. Hot Potato With a Twist
- Strategy 44. Seven Up With a Splash
- Strategy 45. Jeopardy
- Strategy 46. Bingo
- Strategy 47. Cartoons
- Strategy 48. Each One, Teach Three
- Strategy 49. Schema Mapping
- Strategy 50. Turn to Your Neighbor
- Strategy 51. Interview the Expert
- Strategy 52. Alphabet Summaries
- Strategy 53. Bumper Stickers
- Strategy 54. Newsbreak!
- Strategy 55. Top Ten
- Strategy 56. Hot Dog
- Strategy 57. Give Them the Finger
- Strategy 58. Circle Stories
- Strategy 59. Concentration
- Strategy 60. Flyswatter
- 6. Metaphor and Story
- 7. How to Mix a Group
- Strategy 61. Playing Cards: Color (Two Groups)
- Strategy 62. Playing Cards: Suit (Four Groups)
- Strategy 63. Playing Cards: Number
- Strategy 64. Playing Cards: Number and Color
- Strategy 65. Birthday Line-up
- Strategy 66. Birthday Week
- Strategy 67. Numbered Craft Sticks
- Strategy 68. Color of Clothing
- Strategy 69. Volunteers
- Strategy 70. Physical Attributes
- Strategy 71. Hobbies
- Strategy 72. Collections
- Strategy 73. Last Number of Phone Number
- Strategy 74. Last Letter of Name
- Strategy 75. Four Corners
- Strategy 76. Picture Match
- Strategy 77. Proverbs
- Strategy 78. Opposites
- Strategy 79. Synonyms
- Strategy 80. Categories
- 8. Breaks/Energizers
- Strategy 81. Foot/Arm Spin
- Strategy 82. Same/Different Pictures
- Strategy 83. Indoor Volleyball
- Strategy 84. Name Game
- Strategy 85. Isometrics
- Strategy 86. Simon Says
- Strategy 87. Hand Slap
- Strategy 88. Jumping Jacks
- Strategy 89. Criss-Cross
- Strategy 90. Follow the Leader
- Strategy 91. Line Dancing
- Strategy 92. Stretching
- Strategy 93. Toss Across
- Strategy 94. Juggling
- Strategy 95. Jacks
- Strategy 96. Gotcha!
- Strategy 97. Rhythm
- Strategy 98. Kick the Can: Desk Style
- Strategy 99. Silent Ball
- Strategy 100. Have a Ball!
- Appendix A. Lesson Plan Samples
- Appendix B. Elements of Activities
- References
- Index