Leaders Critique Curriculum ELA Lessons and Units

2 Session Purpose The purpose of this session is for participants to learn the specific elements required for creating Common Core-aligned ELA curriculum in the school and district.  Engage with the Tri-State EQuiP Quality Review Process by using the rubric for providing feedback on CCSS ELA- aligned curriculum.  Discuss solutions for creating a system that provides for high-quality unit and lesson planning at the school and district level based on their practice of reviewing lessons during the session.  Evaluate ELA curriculum modules.

3 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Alignment to the Depth of the CCSS Key Shifts in the CCSS Instructional Supports Assessment

4 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Step 1 – Review Materials

5 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Step 1 – Review Materials Step 2 – Apply Criteria in Dimension I: Alignment

6 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Step 1 – Review Materials Step 2 – Apply Criteria in Dimension I: Alignment Step 3 – Apply Criteria in dimensions II–IV

7 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Step 1 – Review Materials Step 2 – Apply Criteria in Dimension I: Alignment Step 3 – Apply Criteria in dimensions II–IV Step 4 – Apply an Overall Rating and Provide Summary Comments

8 Tri-State Quality Review Rubric Step 1 – Review Materials Step 2 – Apply Criteria in Dimension I: Alignment Step 3 – Apply Criteria in dimensions II–IV Step 4 – Apply an Overall Rating and Provide Summary Comments Step 5 – Compare Overall Ratings and Determine Next Steps

Reflection on the Exemplar Rating Unit What do you notice about the Feedback given and your feedback on this unit? 9

Reviewing your own Curriculum Step 1 Review Materials Step 2 Apply Criteria in Dimension I: Alignment Step 3 Apply Criteria in Dimensions II-IV Step 4 Apply an Overall Rating and Provide Summary Comments Step 5 Compare Overall Ratings and Determine Next Steps 10

Sharing At your table, share your lesson with another participant (swap lessons/units). Do not share your Summary of Observations and Suggestions for Improvement. Once reviewed, then Step 5 will be completed by comparing ratings. 11

Next Steps Strengths Ares of Concern Steps for Improvement Building Capacity for Unit and Lesson Design 12