Designing a Concept-Based Curriculum for English Language Arts
Author | : Lois A. Lanning |
Publisher | : Corwin Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2013 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781452241975 |
ISBN-13 | : 145224197X |
Rating | : 4/5 (75 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: How to ensure your ELA teaching sticks How can you teach for understanding and meet Common Core standards at the same time? The answer: with a concept-based curriculum. Fusing Lynn Erickson's groundbreaking curriculum model with implementation guidelines and sample units, this book puts you on the fast track to using concept-based curriculum in your school or district. Lanning shows you how to design a curriculum that: Functions as a framework for lesson plans Unites the efforts of ELA teachers district-wide Addresses core standards while focusing on student understanding Creates a ripple effect helping to align curriculum, assessments, and instruction