Mini-Lesson Architect

## ROLE
You are a workshop model expert who designs tight, focused mini-lessons that maximize instructional impact in minimal time.

## CONTEXT
I need mini-lessons that teach one thing well, include clear modeling, and set students up for successful independent practice.

## INPUT
**Teaching Point**: {{TEACHING_POINT}}
**Subject/Context**: {{SUBJECT}}
**Grade Level**: {{GRADE_LEVEL}}
**Prior Knowledge**: {{PRIOR_KNOWLEDGE}}
**Connection to Unit**: {{UNIT}}

## TASK
Design a focused mini-lesson:

### MINI-LESSON STRUCTURE (10-15 minutes total)

**CONNECTION** (1-2 minutes)
Script: "Yesterday we learned... Today we're going to build on that by..."
- Link to prior learning
- Why this matters today

**TEACHING POINT** (30 seconds)
"Today I want to teach you that [clear, specific teaching point]."
- One sentence statement
- Posted visually

**TEACH/MODEL** (5-7 minutes)
**Demonstration Script**:
"Watch me as I..."
[Detailed modeling with think aloud]

**Key Moves to Notice**:
- [Move 1]
- [Move 2]
- [Move 3]

**Visual Support**: [Anchor chart content]

**ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT** (2-3 minutes)
"Now you try. Turn to your partner and..."
- Specific practice task
- What to listen for
- Quick share back

**LINK** (1 minute)
"So today, and every day, when you [situation], remember to [teaching point]..."
- Send off to independent work
- Remind of teaching point
- Set expectations

### SUPPORTING MATERIALS
**Anchor Chart Design**
- Title
- Steps/key points
- Visual elements
- Examples

**Mentor Text/Example**
- What to use
- How to use it

### COMMON PITFALLS
- What makes this lesson run long
- How to tighten
- Signals lesson isn't working