1. K-5 ELA Module 1 Training Understanding the K-5 ELA Vertical Alignment Narrative and Response to Literature Genres CHAPTER 11: Resources and Next Steps

2. Resources  Integrated Units/Frameworks/Lesson Plans on GADOE website Link: http://www.georgiastandards.org/elaframew ork.aspx  Suggested Book/Video List (in your participant guide)  Link to Best Practice Videos: http://www.georgiastandards.org/english_v c.aspx

3. Think/Pair/Share  With a partner, discuss an Aha! Moment from the training session(s).  Reflect on the importance of knowing the language of the GPS, aligning assessment with instruction, designing progressive vertical tasks, and making the reading and writing connection in your lessons.  Discuss possible next steps for you, your school, and/or your system.

4. Planning the Teaching and Learning Year  Implement next steps at system/school levels.  Determine professional development needs.  Participate in book study/lesson study.  Participate in Module 2: Informational and Persuasive Genres.  Participate in Elluminate Sessions. http://elluminate.gavirtualschool.org/doe/

5. Module 1 Training Materials Go to: www.georgiastandards.org  Click on English Language Arts icon  Scroll down and find Module 1 PPT: Narrative/RTL Module 1 Handouts Narrative Vertical Alignment Response to Literature Vertical Alignment

6. We Need Your Help If you or a teacher you know is an expert in standards-based writing instruction, please let us know. We are in need of:  Model classrooms to videotape  Samples of quality student work/teacher commentary that are correlated to W2  Model lessons and units

7. ELA Contact Information  Mary Stout, ELA Program Manager mstout@doe.k12.ga.us  Jeffrey Dillard jdillard@doe.k12.ga.us  Kim Jeffcoat kjeffcoat@doe.k12.ga.us