The Curriculum
This is a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum designed to fit the demands and instructional shifts of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). As such, the modules, units and lessons in this curriculum were designed with a close adherence to the Publisher's Criteria and The Tri-State/ EQuIP Rubric. This means that teachers may encounter some new or unfamiliar structures, approaches, and strategies. Each of these modules is designed to support teachers as they develop students' skills and knowledge. The major features of the modules and the ways in which these materials may differ from more traditional resources are outlined in read more
Prefatory Material for Grades 9-12 ELA
This is a comprehensive English Language Arts curriculum designed to fit the demands and instructional shifts of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). As such, the modules, units and lessons in this curriculum were designed with a close adherence to the Publisher's Criteria and The Tri-State/ EQuIP Rubric. This means that teachers may encounter some new or unfamiliar structures, approaches, and strategies. Each of these modules is designed to support teachers as they develop students' skills and knowledge. The major features of the modules and the ways in which these materials may differ from more traditional resources are outlined in read more
Prefatory Material for Grades 9-12 ELA
What is the Structure of the Curriculum Available on EngageNY?
The New York State Grades 9-12 ELA curricula include four modules; one meant to be taught each quarter*. Modules may include several units and each unit may include a set of sequenced, coherent progressions of learning experiences that build knowledge and understanding of major concepts.
*as of 1/6/15 Grades 9-11 have 4 modules each; Grade 12 has 1; it is anticipated that there will be 6 modules eventually to provide for variety and teacher's choice.
What Can a Teacher Expect Inside Each Module?
Each module includes a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in response to high-quality texts. The modules will sequence and scaffold content that is aligned to the CCLS for ELA & Literacy and the PARCC Frameworks. Each module will culminate in an end-of-module performance task, aligned to the PARCC Frameworks, which can provide information to educators on whether students in their classrooms are achieving the standards. They will also include daily lesson plans, guiding questions, recommended texts, scaffolding strategies, examples of proficient student work, and other classroom resources.
These modules include authentic reading materials**. Authentic reading materials include published works that are typically encountered by students in daily life, such as in magazines, books or newspapers. The use of authentic reading material may mean that some material is emotionally charged or may use language outside of a student's particular cultural experience.
Please Note: Districts have the right to make curriculum choices at the district level.
** The Text List for P-12 ELA contains all the full-length books, articles, excerpts and other texts to be used in the ELA curriculum modules on EngageNY.
Are the Modules "Scripted Teaching"?
No. The optional curricular materials (Modules) from EngageNY are designed to be adopted or adapted. Some lessons provide detailed instructions or recommendations but it is important to note that the lessons are not scripts and rather they should be viewed as vignettes so that the reader can imagine how the class could look.
Are Teachers Expected to Use the Modules Exactly As They Are Written?
Lessons are adaptable and allow for teacher preference and flexibility so that what is happening in the classroom can both meet students' needs and be in service to the shifts and the standards. If you do choose to make significant changes to lessons, the Tristate/EQuIP rubric is available to help you evaluate the quality, rigor, and alignment of your adapted lessons. It should be noted that the standards and skills within each module are spiraled beginning each year in Module 1 and culminating at Module 4. The skills build on each other; therefore it is not advised to skip one entire module/alter the order of Modules because the students will have gaps in their knowledge; using the Tristate/EQuIP rubric and the Curriculum Maps provided on EngageNY can assist in the adaptation of your work.
What is the Difference Between the Modules and the Core Proficiencies?
The Core Proficiencies were released prior to the Modules. The Developing Core Proficiencies Units are an integrated set of English Language Arts/Literacy units spanning grades 6-12. The series is comprised of four 3-week units at each grade level that provide direct instruction on a set of literacy proficiencies at the heart of the Common Core State Standards: reading closely and researching in order to develop and communicate evidence-based claims and arguments about complex texts and topics. The units model instruction and provide flexible materials for teachers to use and adapt for a variety of curricular contexts. For additional information, please visit the Odell Education website. The Four Units are:
Unit I - Reading Closely for Textual Details
Unit II - Making Evidence Based Claims
Unit III - Researching to Deepen Understanding
Unit IV - Building Evidence Based Arguments
More information about the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts can be found HERE.
All Information Obtained From EngageNY
Updated 1/7/15 (KBW)
*as of 1/6/15 Grades 9-11 have 4 modules each; Grade 12 has 1; it is anticipated that there will be 6 modules eventually to provide for variety and teacher's choice.
What Can a Teacher Expect Inside Each Module?
Each module includes a focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in response to high-quality texts. The modules will sequence and scaffold content that is aligned to the CCLS for ELA & Literacy and the PARCC Frameworks. Each module will culminate in an end-of-module performance task, aligned to the PARCC Frameworks, which can provide information to educators on whether students in their classrooms are achieving the standards. They will also include daily lesson plans, guiding questions, recommended texts, scaffolding strategies, examples of proficient student work, and other classroom resources.
These modules include authentic reading materials**. Authentic reading materials include published works that are typically encountered by students in daily life, such as in magazines, books or newspapers. The use of authentic reading material may mean that some material is emotionally charged or may use language outside of a student's particular cultural experience.
Please Note: Districts have the right to make curriculum choices at the district level.
** The Text List for P-12 ELA contains all the full-length books, articles, excerpts and other texts to be used in the ELA curriculum modules on EngageNY.
Are the Modules "Scripted Teaching"?
No. The optional curricular materials (Modules) from EngageNY are designed to be adopted or adapted. Some lessons provide detailed instructions or recommendations but it is important to note that the lessons are not scripts and rather they should be viewed as vignettes so that the reader can imagine how the class could look.
Are Teachers Expected to Use the Modules Exactly As They Are Written?
Lessons are adaptable and allow for teacher preference and flexibility so that what is happening in the classroom can both meet students' needs and be in service to the shifts and the standards. If you do choose to make significant changes to lessons, the Tristate/EQuIP rubric is available to help you evaluate the quality, rigor, and alignment of your adapted lessons. It should be noted that the standards and skills within each module are spiraled beginning each year in Module 1 and culminating at Module 4. The skills build on each other; therefore it is not advised to skip one entire module/alter the order of Modules because the students will have gaps in their knowledge; using the Tristate/EQuIP rubric and the Curriculum Maps provided on EngageNY can assist in the adaptation of your work.
What is the Difference Between the Modules and the Core Proficiencies?
The Core Proficiencies were released prior to the Modules. The Developing Core Proficiencies Units are an integrated set of English Language Arts/Literacy units spanning grades 6-12. The series is comprised of four 3-week units at each grade level that provide direct instruction on a set of literacy proficiencies at the heart of the Common Core State Standards: reading closely and researching in order to develop and communicate evidence-based claims and arguments about complex texts and topics. The units model instruction and provide flexible materials for teachers to use and adapt for a variety of curricular contexts. For additional information, please visit the Odell Education website. The Four Units are:
Unit I - Reading Closely for Textual Details
Unit II - Making Evidence Based Claims
Unit III - Researching to Deepen Understanding
Unit IV - Building Evidence Based Arguments
More information about the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts can be found HERE.
All Information Obtained From EngageNY
Updated 1/7/15 (KBW)