I need a checklist

The worst part of my job has to be the requirement to do things that I don't see the need for. Over the past few weeks, it has been decided by the princiPal and her pal, Wormtongue, that we all need to include in our plans:

1. Embedded writing in all subject areas.
2. Evidence that we're spotlighting the Trait of the Month in a writing activity.
3. A lesson spotlighting the math problem-solving strategy of the month.
4. A lesson or station addressing the reading strategy of the month.
5. A "Rigor and Relevance" lesson.

All of these need to be highlighted so that the cursory inspection by the princiPal will show her that we've jumped through another hoop.

And hoop-jumping is exactly what it all is. Planning and doing are two different things. Writing it in my plans doesn't mean I intend to do it. What I intend to do is teach the standards in a manner that I decide will enable my students to learn.

I hate being micromanaged.

Absolutely hate it.