Christopher Graves | For: Lauren C Rodriguez Focused Element =

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation

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Domain 2: The Classroom Environment

2a | Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
Rating: Distinguished
T: Okay, if you're ready, start stacking your ipads. (at 2:44). Remember what's on Edmodo for you to finish before
Wednesday

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:31 AM CDT)

T shared additional evidence of how she has a strong culture with her students. It is evident in the layout of her
classroom, and the way in which she interacts with them. She clearly sets up an environment where they can feel
Evidence: emotionally safe.

by: Christopher Graves (05/20/2018 06:41:41 AM CDT)

T had music playing for Ss to listen to while they worked

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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2b | Establishing a Culture for Learning
Rating: Distinguished
T: Okay, if you're ready, start stacking your ipads. (at 2:44). Remember what's on Edmodo for you to finish before
Wednesday

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:31 AM CDT)

T provided evidence that was also visible in the observation: Students were not distracted, and were working on
Evidence: projects utilizing resources by teacher without prompting. They are focused on excelling in the activity, evident from
their use of resources without prompting, and by staying focused throughout the activity.

by: Christopher Graves (05/20/2018 06:42:52 AM CDT)

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2c | Managing Classroom Procedures
Rating: Proficient
The green sheet S had has the question levels on her sheet, which she used

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

Some Ss choose to work on their own, but Chynna had been told to. She stated this was, "Because of the
previous incident" (I was aware).

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

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 T: Okay, if you're ready, start stacking your ipads. (at 2:44). Remember what's on Edmodo for you to finish
before Wednesday

Evidence: by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:31 AM CDT)

Ss continued to work on their own until 2 minutes prior to the bell ringing

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T continued to circulate throughout the lesson

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

S needed the restroom pass and was able to get it on her own without T assistance

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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2d | Managing Student Behavior
Rating: Distinguished
The green sheet S had has the question levels on her sheet, which she used

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

Some Ss choose to work on their own, but Chynna had been told to. She stated this was, "Because of the previous
incident" (I was aware).

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T: Okay, if you're ready, start stacking your ipads. (at 2:44). Remember what's on Edmodo for you to finish before
Wednesday

Evidence: by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:31 AM CDT)

T had addressed a student who had been cutting, and did that subtly and sensitive to her needs. She has standards
of conduct in the classroom, evident in the fact that students were working on their assignments diligently with no
distraction or off track behavior.

by: Christopher Graves (05/20/2018 06:43:12 AM CDT)

S needed the restroom pass and was able to get it on her own without T assistance

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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Domain 3: Instruction
3a | Communicating with Students
Rating: Proficient
The green sheet S had has the question levels on her sheet, which she used

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 by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)
They had the 'Costa's' level throughout the entire year. It is very helpful in different activities

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T: Okay, if you're ready, start stacking your ipads. (at 2:44). Remember what's on Edmodo for you to finish
before Wednesday
Evidence:
by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:31 AM CDT)
S had reference sheets to use such as 'Costa's levels of thinking and questioning' and an appendix, as well as
devices (cell phones, ipads, etc) that they could use for looking up definitions

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

T had 'Annotations' with details on the board to guide students. She also had 'Side Questions' as another activity

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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3b | Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
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3c | Engaging Students in Learning
Rating: Proficient
The green sheet S had has the question levels on her sheet, which she used

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

They had the 'Costa's' level throughout the entire year. It is very helpful in different activities

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

Some Ss choose to work on their own, but Chynna had been told to. She stated this was, "Because of the
previous incident" (I was aware).

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

Some Ss were working in pairs, but still all Ss had to do their own annotations.

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

S told me that she has to annotate excerpts, from her book.

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T kept encouraging Ss to work all the way until the bell

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

Evidence: T interacted with a total of 8 Ss during the class

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 by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)Ss continued to work on their own until 2 minutes prior to
the bell ringing

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

All Ss were focused on the activity

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

S had reference sheets to use such as 'Costa's levels of thinking and questioning' and an appendix, as well as
devices (cell phones, ipads, etc) that they could use for looking up definitions

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

T had 'Annotations' with details on the board to guide students. She also had 'Side Questions' as another activity

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

All Ss were working on annotations, either by themselves or with a peer

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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3d | Using Assessment in Instruction
Rating: Proficient
Some Ss were working in pairs, but still all Ss had to do their own annotations.

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

S told me that she has to annotate excerpts, from her book.

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T kept encouraging Ss to work all the way until the bell
Evidence:
by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)
T interacted with a total of 8 Ss during the class

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T continued to circulate throughout the lesson

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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3e | Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness
Rating: Distinguished
The green sheet S had has the question levels on her sheet, which she used

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

They had the 'Costa's' level throughout the entire year. It is very helpful in different activities

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 by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)
Some Ss were working in pairs, but still all Ss had to do their own annotations.

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T shared evidence that T had noticed in prior assessments that students were struggling with a difficult concept,
and she had brought this into the lesson.

by: Christopher Graves (05/20/2018 06:43:36 AM CDT)

S told me that she has to annotate excerpts, from her book.
Evidence:
by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)
T kept encouraging Ss to work all the way until the bell

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

T interacted with a total of 8 Ss during the class

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:30 AM CDT)

S had reference sheets to use such as 'Costa's levels of thinking and questioning' and an appendix, as well as
devices (cell phones, ipads, etc) that they could use for looking up definitions

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

T had 'Annotations' with details on the board to guide students. She also had 'Side Questions' as another activity

by: Christopher Graves (04/22/2018 08:34:29 AM CDT)

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