Make Sure to Stick the Landing

Strong closure to a lesson is imperative.  According to Tyler Reese in ASCD's article "Lesson Closure: Stick the Landing" the closure of a lesson "can affect a learner's ability to organize, evaluate, and store information presented in class."

Check out these great TMS examples of lesson closure:

Connecting Learning Goals to Student Successes!

Playing a game doesn't have to take a long time.  This quick game gives students an opportunity to practice their math skills and fluency as they race to "slap" the answer before their competitor.  Notice that the "audience" is also participating in the practice...not just those competing.

Connecting the objective of learning at the end of the lesson to bring it "full circle."

Providing a short video to reinforce concepts and make connections between prior knowledge and new learning.

Summarizing learning and reflecting upon the process helps make knowledge "stick."

Exit tickets can be a great tool to solidify learning; plus, they give the added bonus of teacher feedback for future learning needs.