5.3

What part of planning is coming easy to you?  What part is not as intuitive for you?  Explain.

 So far with lesson planning, the easiest part has been considering entry tasks and closing tasks. I feel like I have learned about a lot of activities that would be good entry tasks or closing tasks in these classes. I also think that these are where I can get a bit creative and practice good CRP, which is something I am really passionate about. I think that actually creating the lesson part of lesson plans is what I enjoy doing and am having an easier time with, but forming the lessons to standards and explaining how each detail is differentiated instructions, passive engagement, etc are things that are not coming as easy to me. It will take some practice, but those are the more strict aspects of lesson planning that I am still learning. Another thing that is hard for me with these lesson plans is how long they take to complete. I am getting the hang of it though, and it is just taking lots of practice. 

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