Connecticut Core Standards

On-Demand Systems of Professional Learning - Module 2 - ELA

Module 2: Supporting all Students in Close Reading, Academic Language, and Text-based Discussion

  • Become familiar with components of the backward design process for CCS-ELA & Literacy units and lessons.
  • Know elements of a high quality CCS-ELA & Literacy unit or lesson.
  • Become skillful in creating sequences of text-dependent questions, including those related to academic language.
  • Deepen understanding of the relationship between reading and text-based discussion and know how to incorporate discussion into lesson design.
  • Understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and learn some strategies for incorporating UDL into lesson design.
  • Collaboratively plan for sharing key components of Module 2 within schools and districts.

Materials for Grades K-5

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Introductory Activity 
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Activity 10

Closing Activity

Materials for Grades 6-12

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Activity 10
Closing Activity