Your ELA roadmap to achieving Common Core objectives! Are your secondary students on track to meet the new Common Core ELA standards? If they aren't, they can be soon. In Mapping Comprehensive Units, Kathy Glass presents a comprehensive plan for effective curriculum design that you can use as a model for either revising your existing Grades 6-12 ELA curriculum or creating an entirely new one. This book includes: Key benefits and a rationale for each standard Tools for developing a unit map and reinforcing important connections across all components Practical instruments to plan exciting, content-rich Common Core units of study
Translating the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) into an effective curriculum is at the top of many educators' to-do lists, and this book shows you how. Master teacher and curriculum specialist Kathy T. Glass familiarizes teachers and curriculum designers with the key points of the ELA Common Core Standards and demonstrates how to design effective curriculum units to align with them. She provides practical and accessible tools for developing a unit map and for making the important connections among all map components, including differentiated instruction. Also included are: A rationale for each component of unit and lesson design Practical, quality instruments to plan exciting, content-rich units of study aligned to the CCSS Reproducible templates and examples of unit curriculum maps and sample lessons In addition, this practitioner-friendly guide provides templates, exercises, rubrics, and assessment tools and instructional strategies. A companion website offers helpful online resources that readers can download and use. Teachers, curriculum designers or directors, administrators, PLC members, and others who plan to use the Common Core State Standards to write meaningful and effective curriculum will find valuable navigational assistance from a skilled and experienced professional throughout these pages.
"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom." -Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education University of Virginia "In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!" -Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant University of Virginia Extend the abilities of teachers and students alike with focused training on sophisticated curriculum design! Complementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model. This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides: A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallels Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.
"This guide provides clear, intelligent support for teachers and administrators to explore the possibilities that the Parallel Curriculum Model brings to educators and students, and to translate those possibilities into action in the classroom." -Carol Ann Tomlinson, William Clay Parish Jr. Professor of Education University of Virginia "In my experience teaching graduate students about the Parallel Curriculum Model, I am always looking for a variety of ways to expose them to the intent of each parallel. This guide is an invaluable resource in helping us talk about and practice the model. The varied examples and practical lessons offer fantastic building blocks to use in my work with teachers!" -Jennifer Beasley, Educational Consultant University of Virginia Extend the abilities of teachers and students alike with focused training on sophisticated curriculum design! Complementing the best-selling second edition of The Parallel Curriculum, this all-inclusive facilitator's guide is an indispensable resource for anyone planning, designing, or conducting curriculum development training on the Parallel Curriculum Model. This easy-to-use workbook offers step-by-step instructions aligned with the content of the core book. Staff developers will learn how to support training sessions to help educators design and implement curriculum along four parallels. Ideal for facilitating book study groups, seminars, and professional development events, the book provides: A complete training program of 53 workshops, including 12 workshops per curriculum parallel Scripts, agendas, activities, sample classroom scenarios, handouts, and transparencies Tools, resources, and strategies for designing curriculum across the four parallels Staff Development Guide for the Parallel Curriculum is an essential handbook for leading professional training that results in enhanced teacher expertise and a multidimensional, high-quality curriculum that challenges all learners.
"The book provides helpful background information as well as a wide variety of examples of differentiated lessons, resource guides, reproducible templates, and a selection of grading tools ranging from rubrics to graphic organizers." -Allan Varni, Instructor and Regional Coordinator Division of Continuing Education, University of San Diego "Glass examines the constructs of masterful teaching and makes them accessible to all. Her intensely practical and forthright approach allows readers to immediately translate the concepts of differentiation into their classrooms." -Modell Marlow Andersen, Director of Educational Services Hillsborough City School District, CA Develop effective differentiated lessons that meet students' individual learning needs! Differentiation allows teachers to target student needs and engage all students according to their learning preferences. Designed for teachers who are new to differentiating instruction, this book provides step-by-step guidance for creating meaningful lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies at the upper elementary and middle school levels. Kathy Tuchman Glass helps teachers develop confidence and expertise in differentiating lessons, units, and assessments and provides a detailed planning template, numerous examples, and reproducibles. This user-friendly resource: Provides an overview of differentiation based on the backward design model Discusses strategies for differentiating content, process, and product Helps teachers organize lessons around guiding or essential questions for students to explore Shows how to take students' learning characteristics (readiness, interests, learning styles) into consideration when planning lessons Lesson Design for Differentiated Instruction, Grades 4-9 helps teachers plan differentiated lessons that will promote learning for every student.
'"The book provides helpful background information as well as a wide variety of examples of differentiated lessons, resource guides, reproducible templates, and a selection of grading tools ranging from rubrics to graphic organizers." -Allan Varni, Instructor and Regional Coordinator Division of Continuing Education, University of San Diego "Glass examines the constructs of masterful teaching and makes them accessible to all. Her intensely practical and forthright approach allows readers to immediately translate the concepts of differentiation into their classrooms." -Modell Marlow Andersen, Director of Educational Services Hillsborough City School District, CA Develop effective differentiated lessons that meet students' individual learning needs! Differentiation allows teachers to target student needs and engage all students according to their learning preferences. Designed for teachers who are new to differentiating instruction, this book provides step-by-step guidance for creating meaningful lessons in language arts, math, science, and social studies at the upper elementary and middle school levels. Kathy Tuchman Glass helps teachers develop confidence and expertise in differentiating lessons, units, and assessments and provides a detailed planning template, numerous examples, and reproducibles. This user-friendly resource Provides an overview of differentiation based on the backward design model Discusses strategies for differentiating content, process, and product Helps teachers organize lessons around guiding or essential questions for students to explore Shows how to take students' learning characteristics (readiness, interests, learning styles) into consideration when planning lessons Lesson Design for Differentiated Instruction, Grades 4-9 helps teachers plan differentiated lessons that will promote learning for every student. around guiding or essential questions for students to exploreShows how to take students' learning characteristics (readiness, interests, learning styles) into consideration when planning lessonsLesson Design for Differentiated Instruction, Grades 4u9 helps teachers plan differentiated lessons that will promote learning for every student.
Glass leads the reader step-by-step through the writing process and helps them to design lessons and units that are innovative, engaging and, above all, effective. She helps teachers answer the questions: What do I want my students to know and be able to do? What are the key criteria for achieving these standards and assessing students? What do students need to know and learn as they progress through the unit and how will they be assessed? How do I help my students meet the criteria? Curriculum Design for Writing Instruction also contains a wide range of strategies, examples and photocopiable materials.
A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Curriculum Year Overviews
"Offers a new approach and is a valuable addition to the body of literature on curriculum mapping." -Constance Hill, Teacher Specialist, South Carolina Department of Education "After reading Curriculum Mapping, I felt I had the knowledge and tools to show my teachers how to create their own personal 'curriculum guides' and have meaningful collaboration with other teachers to coordinate instruction both horizontally and vertically." -Margo Gibson, Principal, Jemison High School, AL "Easy to read and understand, and I feel I could begin this process right now." -Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher, Central High School, Cheyenne, WY Create a blueprint for your educational objectives! Integrating curriculum with content standards and working with other educators to develop a teaching program makes instruction not only collaborative but also cohesive. Curriculum Mapping: A Step-By-Step Guide for Creating Curriculum Year Overviews offers teachers a customized, personalized process to prepare their curriculum while folding content into a larger curriculum map. Kathy Tuchman Glass leads K-12 educators step-by-step through the process of developing a Curriculum Year Overview-or curriculum map-helping to establish meaningful connections between content areas while ensuring that all standards are met. This excellent resource helps teachers, curriculum directors, staff developers, and principals map out the school year with an articulate game plan to follow as they meticulously educate their students. In this book, readers will find: A detailed definition and the purposes of a Curriculum Year Overview (CYO) The step-by-step process for creating a personalized CYO Several completely developed curriculum maps, blank templates, and suggestions for mapping specific content area skills from grade to grade Discover how to build a strong foundation that promotes clear educational goals and results in a winning curriculum plan for your classroom and school!
A Step-by-Step Guide for Creating Curriculum Year Overviews
"Offers a new approach and is a valuable addition to the body of literature on curriculum mapping." -Constance Hill, Teacher Specialist, South Carolina Department of Education "After reading Curriculum Mapping, I felt I had the knowledge and tools to show my teachers how to create their own personal 'curriculum guides' and have meaningful collaboration with other teachers to coordinate instruction both horizontally and vertically." -Margo Gibson, Principal, Jemison High School, AL "Easy to read and understand, and I feel I could begin this process right now." -Jamie Jahnig, English Teacher, Central High School, Cheyenne, WY Create a blueprint for your educational objectives! Integrating curriculum with content standards and working with other educators to develop a teaching program makes instruction not only collaborative but also cohesive. Curriculum Mapping: A Step-By-Step Guide for Creating Curriculum Year Overviews offers teachers a customized, personalized process to prepare their curriculum while folding content into a larger curriculum map. Kathy Tuchman Glass leads K-12 educators step-by-step through the process of developing a Curriculum Year Overview-or curriculum map-helping to establish meaningful connections between content areas while ensuring that all standards are met. This excellent resource helps teachers, curriculum directors, staff developers, and principals map out the school year with an articulate game plan to follow as they meticulously educate their students. In this book, readers will find: A detailed definition and the purposes of a Curriculum Year Overview (CYO) The step-by-step process for creating a personalized CYO Several completely developed curriculum maps, blank templates, and suggestions for mapping specific content area skills from grade to grade Discover how to build a strong foundation that promotes clear educational goals and results in a winning curriculum plan for your classroom and school!
