1Creating a Unit Plan…is like building a puzzle.2Backwards Planning• Begin with what students need to learn and learn how to do.• Identify the assessment/ evaluation tools to provide evidence that they (and YOU!) and meeting these goals.• Figure out what activities and sequences of activities will move them toward those goals.3Backwards Planning4Key Planning Questions• What do my students know and know how to do?• What do they need to learn next?• THE ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS SHOULD DETERMINE YOUR UNIT OBJECTIVES!25Key Planning QuestionsWhich standards should I focus on in this unit?Are these standards linked to my unit objectives?How should I revise the objectives to link to the standard(s) more directly?Use the Unit Plan Think Sheet (on Web site).6A Whole Composed of Multiple Pieces• Reading Skills• Writing Skills• Unit Specific Content• Classroom Management• Speaking/ Listening Skills7English-Language Arts Content Standards•READING– Word analysis– Reading comprehension– Literary response and analysis8English-Language Arts Content Standards•WRITING– Writing strategies– Writing applications (genres and their characteristics)39English-Language Arts Content Standards• WRITTEN AND ORAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS– Grammar– Mechanics of writing– Manuscript form10English-Language Arts Content Standards• LISTENING AND SPEAKING– Listening and speaking strategies– Speaking applications (genres and their characteristics)11GIVE IT A TRY!• With a partner, brainstorm specific things you might specifically TEACH during the unit you are planning. List at least two in each of the following categories:–Reading–Writing–Language– Speaking/ listening– Specific content12Two Brains Are Richer than One!•Take Notes! • Give each other feedback and suggestions!• What were some of the best ideas you heard?413Where Can You Find Strategy Ideas?• Assignment Template • Milner and Milner•Course Web site• Class notes/ handouts•Internet – www.NCTE.org–
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