Direct Instruction The two lesson plans provided are representations of the Direct Instruction Model put into

action. The first lesson plan focuses on a writing lesson and the second lesson plan focuses on using math skills. The first lesson plan is an instructional lesson on how to write the addresses on letters they are going to send out. The teacher first went over previous material and then began to directly instruct the students with different models how to write abbreviations for streets, avenues, courts, etc. The teacher then explains how state abbreviations differ from other abbreviations. At the end of the lesson, the students had a feedback session to make sure they understood the material being taught. The lesson followed the model very well. Even the steps of the planning and implementation were included on the lesson plan which made it easy to follow the model. As a weakness, I would have created maybe worksheets or some sort of homework for the students to practice the new writing skills. For the second lesson plan, the students were learning how to use mixed numbers and improper fractions. First, there was prior knowledge reviewed at the beginning of the lesson. There were models represented to show the characteristics of the mixed numbers and improper fractions. The students practiced problems after the lesson was taught. Afterwards, there was a feedback session among the students and the teacher to make sure they understood the content. This lesson followed the Direct Instruction model well because they included all the steps. They were presented with the material, obtained guided practice, and received proper feedback and independent practice. Both of the lessons followed the model with high strengths because they incorporated all the steps.