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Curriculum that Brings the Common Core to Life

Session 1 Elementary

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Who We Are

EL Education (EL) is one of the nation’s leading K-12 education organizations, committed to creating classrooms where teachers can fulfill their highest

aspirations

and where students can

achieve more than they think possible. Our approach is grounded in respect for teachers and school leaders as creative agents in their classrooms. Slide4

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EL Education’s curriculum is characterized by…

student-engaged assessment practices

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ild

academic skills and students’ ownership

rigorous academic projects

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onnect

to real-world issues

persistence, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and independence

Promote a

culture of learningSlide5

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Effective Collaboration Norms and Guidelines

In order to cultivate a climate where everyone is focused on ongoing, positive growth and improving student achievement, we will use the Seven Norms of Collaboration. Seven Norms of Collaboration

Promoting a Spirit of Inquiry and Balancing Advocacy

Pausing

Paraphrasing

Probing Putting Ideas on the Table Paying Attention to Self and Others Presuming Positive Intentions Slide6

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Learning TargetsI can describe how the structure of EL's curriculum frames instruction in a way to intentionally promote student learning.

I can describe how the

curriculum

framework exemplifies the shifts and standards.Slide7

Unit 1

Unit 2Unit 3Module 1

Module 2Module 3

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In addition to instruction linked to the central text(s), each unit includes a text list of suggested classroom resources at all levels

that can be used with students at other times of the day.Building Background Knowledge (2-2.5 weeks)Extended Reading and Research(2-2.5 weeks)Extended Writing(2-2.5 weeks)

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

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Unit 2

Unit 3

Each Module Contains Three UnitsSlide8

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Module Overview Documents

Purpose: to understand how the texts and activities progress, over the course of eight weeks, and build toward the final performance task.

Describes what students will read and write as well as the assessments

Identifies central texts that lessons are specifically designed around

Includes a

c

alendared

Curriculum Map

which provides a sense of paceSlide9

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Module Assessments

There are assessments embedded in each unit (mid and end).

Excellent potential for grade level

conversation

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professional collaboration.Students are practicing assessment all year long.Slide10

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Performance TasksSlide11

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Unit Overviews

Each one goes into depth about the scope of each unit.

Helps you understand on a day-to-day basis the learning targets each lesson will address.Slide12

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High Quality Curriculum with Detailed Lesson Plans

This high quality, engaging curriculum includes detailed lesson plans to support teachers at every level of practice.

It

can be viewed as an exemplar of Common Core-aligned instruction for veteran teachers, or as explicit scaffolding for teachers who want more support.Slide13

The Structure of a Lesson Plan

All lessons have the same structure which not only provides content to teach, but also coaching points for the teacher

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Instructional Shifts

You have already looked at the Shifts in your first few days of training.

An anchor document is provided for you in your notebook.

The 3-5 grade modules are designed to represent the shifts in action.

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of the reading standards and writing standards are covered.In the “B” modules, there is additional emphasis on the language standards. Slide15

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Learning Target Check-InI can describe how the structure of EL's curriculum frames instruction in a way to intentionally promote student

learning.Slide16

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Learning Target I can describe how the curriculum framework exemplifies the shifts and standards.Slide17

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Task Card: Digging into the CurriculumGroups of 5You will each become an expert on a key component of the curriculum.Use the Task Card to guide this process.Slide18

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Curriculum Framework

Topic

Targets

Texts

Tasks

The 4

Ts

I can describe

how

the curriculum

framework

exemplifies the shifts and standards.Slide19

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Building Background

Please read pp. 91 (bottom)- 93 (middle) from

Transformational Literacy

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This piece of text will help build your background around the 4Ts framework.Slide20

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4Ts Anchor Note-catcher

Locate the 4 Ts Anchor Note-catcher in your Participant’s

Notebook.

Jot down your key learning about each T.

You will be delving deeply into this framework over the next 2 days in order to understand how this type of framework (with these foci) create a trajectory for student learning that focuses on building student knowledge.

We will return to this anchor note-catcher at the end of each session.Slide21

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Chalk TalkTake a few minutes to view the curriculum anchor charts around the room.Using sticky notes, leave your thoughts of how the 4 Ts Framework for Curriculum design is evidenced in different components of the curriculum. Feel free to discuss your thoughts with others around you.Things to think about:How does this framework support increasing student engagement?How does it impact instructional rigor?

Where do the instructional shifts live in the different components of the curriculum?Slide22

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Learning Target Check-InI can describe how the curriculum framework exemplifies the shifts and standards.Slide23

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Reflect

Turn to a shoulder partner and discuss the following prompt: How did talking with a colleague help you process the content of this session?Slide24

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Reflecting on Learning Targets

Self-assess your progress toward meeting the learning targets for this session:I can describe how the structure of EL's curriculum frames instruction in a way to intentionally promote student learning.

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can describe how the curriculum framework exemplifies the shifts and standards.