Educator Effectiveness Academy 2012

English Language Arts

“Transitioning to the CCSS by Making Strategic and Informed

Choices in the Classroom”

Day 3, Session 2

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Getting Ready for Day 3 Session 2

Materials: Chart Paper Markers Reflection/Planning Forms

Preparation: Prepare 4 charts with headings to indicate the

4 Criteria on the lesson review tool. Place the charts in the corners of the room.

Place markers at each chart. Make sure you have a copy of the

Reflection/Planning Form for each participant.

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Rigor of the CCSS

EEA Summer 2012EEA Summer 2012 ELA Session Outcomes ELA Session Outcomes

Day 3 Session 2Day 3 Session 2

Participants will… share ELA Project results identify a professional development

focus for this year list possible professional learning

activities for increased alignment to CCSS

reflect and plan school level professional development

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ELA Lesson Review ProjectELA Lesson Review Project

Text Complexity of the text used:o Quantitativeo Qualitative, e.g., literary or informationalo Reader and Task

Alignment of the lesson:o Rigor of the CCSSo Key Areas of Focus/Shift of the CCSSo Instructional Supportso Assessment/Measurability

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ELA Lesson Review ProjectELA Lesson Review Project

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Let’s Share!Let’s Share!

• Give a brief overview of the lesson.• Identify the text complexity level.• Identify areas of alignment•Determine one area of need.

ELA Lesson Review ProjectELA Lesson Review Project

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Group Report!Group Report!

• Choose a lesson review to share with the total group.• Give details of the lesson plan.• Explain how it aligns with the CCSS.•Determine where a closer alignment is needed.

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He who learns but does not think is lost

(Chinese Proverb)

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Key Areas Key Areas

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What would be a good professional development

focus?

List some professional learning activities.

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Assessment/Measurability

Rigor of the CCSS

Instructional

Supports

Gallery WalkGallery Walk

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Criteria Timeline Professional Learning Activity Evaluation Follow UP

Reflection and PlanningReflection and Planning

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Educator Effectiveness Academy 2012 ELA Day 3 Session 2“Transitioning to the CCSS by Making Strategic and Informed Choices in the Classroom”

Reflection/Planning Form

CriteriaRigor of the CCSSKey Areas of Focus/Shift in CCSSInstructional SupportsAssessment/Measurability

Professional Learning Activity

Timeline

Evaluation

Follow Up

Questions?Questions?

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Thank you!