Learning Targets
Guiding Question:Can you assess the Learning Target by the end of the period? How?
Content Non-Examples: Annotation:
• Multiplication • This is a list of topics
• Order of Operations • No action verb identifying cognitive demand
• Rounding • What will the student learn or be able to do today?
• How will the learning be measured?
Re-Written Example: Annotation:
• Apply the order of operations to • Includes a verb from Bloom’s Taxonomy
solve two digit multiplication • It is measurable
problems. • It is a learning target that can be accomplished in
• Use rounding to determine the one lesson/period
reasonableness of your answers.
Assignment Non-Example: Annotation:
• The letter ‘S’ worksheet • These are examples of assignments
• Read “The Fire Builders” p. 86-95 • No action verb identifying cognitive demand
• Take notes on Ch. 6: Needs/Wants • What will the student learn or be able to do today?
• How will the learning be measured?
Re-Written Example: Annotation:
• Recognize upper case ‘S’ and lower • Includes a verb from Bloom’s Taxonomy
case ‘s’ • It is measurable
• Know the sound ‘S’ as in snake • It is a learning target that can be accomplished in
• Analyze the story to determine one lesson/period
author’s purpose
• Use Cornell notes to identify the
main ideas and supporting details of
Needs/Wants
Activity Non-Example: Annotation:
• Look at rocks • These are examples of activities
• We’re playing the drums today • No action verb identifying cognitive demand
• Perform a pantomime • What will the student learn or be able to do today?
• How will the learning be measured?
Re-Written Example: Annotation:
• Examine the luster of 12 unlabeled • Includes a verb from Bloom’s Taxonomy
minerals under bright light and • It is measurable
record your results • It is a learning target that can be accomplished in
• Compose basic rhythmic patterns in one lesson/period
4/4 and 3/4 meter using drums
• Demonstrate location, objects, and
character traits through a narrative
pantomime