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.