Activity 9

Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy

Systems of Professional LearningModule 2 Grades K–5: Supporting all Students in Close Reading, Academic Language, and Text-based Discussion

Reflecting and Sharing

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Activity 9: Reflecting and SharingActivity 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?”

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Lesson Planning Resources

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1. Unit and Lesson Planning Templates

4. EQuIP Rubric Achieve.org

2. UDL Resources for Learning with Supports for ELA/Literacy Curriculum & Instruction

5. Basal Alignment Project Achievethecore.org

3. Instructional Strategies Toolkit

6. Resources for Teachers on

CT Core Standards

In Participant Guide Online Resources

Resources for Online Text

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Free Books Read Aloud (Screen Actor’s Guild)

http://www.storylineonline.net/

Free Childrens’ Books Online

www.childrensbooksonline.org/library.htm

Free Kids Books www.freekidsbooks.org

We Give Books http://www.wegivebooks.org/

National Science Digital Library

http://nsdl.org

Library of Congress Teacher Resources

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/