Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts Literacy

Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy Systems of Professional Learning Module 2 Grades K– 5: Supporting all Students in Close Reading, Academic Language, and Text-based Discussion Activity 9

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Activity 9: Reflecting and Sharing Activity 9: Reflect and Share 1. Share the lesson you have created with a small group. 2. Reflect on the challenges you encountered and potential positive outcomes as you consider all the elements of today’s presentation and activities (lesson design, academic language, text-dependent questions, UDL, and assessment). 3. Consider the question: “What knowledge and skills must teachers have in order to design a high-quality CCS-aligned lesson with student supports? ” Page 54 96

Lesson Planning Resources In Participant Guide Online Resources 1. Unit and Lesson Planning 4. EQu. IP Rubric Templates Achieve. org 2. UDL Resources for 5. Basal Alignment Project Learning with Supports Achievethecore. org for ELA/Literacy Curriculum & Instruction 3. Instructional Strategies Toolkit 6. Resources for Teachers on CT Core Standards 97

Resources for Online Text Free Books Read Aloud http: //www. storylineonline. net/ (Screen Actor’s Guild) Free Childrens’ Books Online www. childrensbooksonline. org/librar y. htm Free Kids Books www. freekidsbooks. org We Give Books http: //www. wegivebooks. org/ National Science Digital http: //nsdl. org Library of Congress Teacher http: //www. loc. gov/teachers/ Resources 98