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Identify one or two ways you can, as Dr. Black says, “build a structure [in your classroom] that also has a level of flexibility.”
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I love the idea of knowing what is absolutely necessary and what can retain some flexibility. In older grades it may be beneficial for the teacher to even explain the Unit at the beginning and walk students through the objectives. Once the teacher has done that, then they can offer the students some different options for learning.
A summative assessment at the end of the unit could be a paper, a presentation, a debate, etc. There are many ways a student could have some flexibility.
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One way to give structure with a level of flexibility is to have options for students to complete projects in different ways.
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I like to provide boundaries for kids to express creativity within.
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I allow students to create books, posters, collage and the use of technology as google slides. Students are allow to work individually, with a partner or in teams.
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The students can choose to work with a peer, listen to audiobooks, or type their work.