After an overall introduction to the NYS ELA modules, participants will understand which modification strategies for replacement texts and development of quality text-dependent questions are appropriate for maintaining module integrity and fidelity, and which are not. Strategies for question development with the same degree of reading and text analysis will be introduced. After reviewing examples, participants will practice writing their own questions that work toward the same instructional purpose and maintain the same level of rigor in the modules. After guidance and practice, participants will modify their own self-selected module lessons using a Modification Template for Reading and Writing or Listening and Learning. A final comprehensive lesson will culminate all assignments. Instructor feedback will be provided for all practice and final assignments.
Course Objectives:
- Understand which modification strategies are appropriate for maintaining module integrity and fidelity with a focus on the targeted standards, and which are not.
- Develop, modify, and practice with resources and strategies that aid in question modification for modules.
- Properly align proposed changes in question development with grade level standards to adjust for time and maintain focus on students work toward mastery of the same standards.
- Properly align proposed changes in challenging text with grade level standards to adjust for time and maintain focus on students work toward mastery of the same standards.
- Analyze replacement text for complexity, content and vocabulary in order to align another complex text to the standard a module is designed to address. Incorporate question design into module adaptations.
- Replace module question tasks with those that include the same level of rigor and achieve the same standards using multiple resources and research-based tools, materials and strategies.
This course is 20 hours