Designing a Concept-Based Curriculum for English Language Arts: Meeting the Common Core With Intellectual Integrity, K–12 (Corwin Teaching Essentials)

Designing a Concept-Based Curriculum for English Language Arts: Meeting the Common Core With Intellectual Integrity, K–12 (Corwin Teaching Essentials)

<p><strong><em>How to ensure your ELA teaching sticks</em></strong></p><br /><p>How can you teach for understanding and meet Common Core standards at the same time? The answer: with a concept-based curriculum. Fusing Lynn Erickson's groundbreaking curriculum model with implementation guidelines and sample units, this book puts you on the fast track to using concept-based curriculum in your school or district. Lanning shows you how to design a curriculum that:</p><br /><ul><br /> <li>Functions as a framework for lesson plans</li><br /> <li>Unites the efforts of ELA teachers district-wide</li><br /> <li>Addresses core standards while focusing on student understanding</li><br /> <li>Creates a ripple effect helping to align curriculum, assessments, and instruction</li><br /></ul>