Overview

Learn how to write a full unit plan that is aligned with the CCR Standards for ELA and contextualized within meaningful topics. Finish with one draft unit plan and the knowledge of how to create more.

    Audience

    This professional development activity/course is designed for:

  • Teachers and curriculum developers for ELA and content-area subjects.
Description

In this practical multi-part training, develop at least one complete unit plan as part of your program's overall curriculum. The unit-planning process will involve the following: 

  • Distinguishing among and constructing the unit purpose, unit goal(s), and unit objectives
  • Identifying relevant standards from the reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language strands
  • Selecting texts
  • Incorporating sequenced, scaffolded, and standards-based skill instruction
  • Including meaningful formative and summative assessments 

In order to design an integrated ELA unit, complete all three components:

  • Part 1: Face-to-face session on May 16 in Lawrence (5.5 hours) 
  • Part 2: Complete/refine draft unit plans (3 hours)
  • Part 3: Webinar date TBD (1.5 hours) 

PDPs may be earned by successfully completing all three components plus an additional final project to be arranged with the presenter. 

    Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this professional development activity/course, you will be able to:

  • Write effective unit goal statements and unit purpose statements
  • Integrate the four strands of the CCR Standards for ELA (reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language) into unit instruction
  • Incorporate appropriately complex texts
  • Provide opportunities for explicit instruction and embedded skill learning
  • Sequence instruction with attention to the scaffolding of learning
  • Use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction
Presenter(s) / Facilitator(s)
Prerequisites
Date
05/16/2017 - 9:00 am to 05/16/2017 - 3:30 pm
Location

Northern Essex Community College, Building LRW-Lawrence Riverwalk 416
360 Merrimack St.
Lawrence, MA 01843
United States

PD Center
SABES English Language Arts Curriculum & Instruction PD Center
Topic Area
Curriculum Development
ELA
PDP Eligible
Yes