§An engaging and coherent unfolding of topics that seems logical and sensitive to learners (avoid front-loading; rather immerse students in stories or performance).
§Reiterations and rethinking of key ideas and skills (constantly call for and require key ideas).
§A curriculum construed as a narrative, with each unit being a chapter (units as parts of a naturally unfolding
story).
§Some “hook” to maximize student interest and
persistence.
§Flexibility with clear goals (build in room for change
as a result of
difficulties, emerging questions, and student performance results).