Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts Literacy

Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy Systems of Professional Learning Module 2 Grades 6– 12: Supporting all Students in Close Reading, Academic Language, and Text-based Discussion Activity 9

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Activity 9: Reflection 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 55 Activity 9 97

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. Anthology Alignment Learning with Supports Project for ELA/Literacy Achievethecore. org Curriculum & Instruction 3. Instructional Strategies Toolkit 6. Resources for Teachers on CT Core Standards 98

Resources for Online Text Project Gutenberg http: //www. gutenberg. org/ American Rhetoric http: //www. americanrhetoric. co m/ Library of Congress Teacher Resources http: //www. loc. gov/teachers/ National Science Digital Library American Journeys http: //nsdl. org http: //www. americanjourneys. or g/texts. asp 99