This chapter really showed me a lot about why it is important to plan units backwards. A lot of evidence was provided in favor of starting at the end when designing a unit. Knowing the ultimate goal endpoint helps to plan the rest of the unit because you know what you want your students to come away with afterwards. Letting the students know what they are working toward throughout the unit will help them to become involved and engaged in what they are learning, which is important for their success. I also learned how important it is to break down the skills students need to acquire to ensure that they grasp the concepts. I really like the idea of beginning a unit by telling the students what we will be focusing on throughout it, and I think that it is entirely possible to do in English, while it might be a little more difficult in other subjects. Not only will I design units backwards and inform my students of the end results, I will break down the skills they need in order to be successful in my classroom.
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