Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12, (Paperback)

<p><i>"The Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) holds the power to help students and teachers &amp;#8242;see the whole&amp;#8242; of what they are learning. We invite practitioners to read more about this model and join us on a professional journey that we believe will yield that joy and wisdom that comes from seeing the whole. To address the varying needs of teachers across the K-12 grade span--as well as different content areas--we decided to create a series of curriculum units, based on PCM, that could be used by practitioners. It is our hope that the lessons not only underscore important and discipline-specific content, but also illuminate the four parallels in unique and enduring ways."<br></i>--From the Introduction</p><p><b><i>Design exemplary language arts lessons based on the Parallel Curriculum Model!</i></b></p><p>Want to create rigorous learning opportunities for students in language arts based on a deeper understanding of pedagogy and curriculum design? As demonstrated in the best-selling book <i>The Parallel Curriculum</i>, the Parallel Curriculum Model (PCM) allows teachers to determine student performance levels and design intellectual challenges that help students develop expertise in specific subject areas. </p><p><b><i>Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12</i></b> provides sample language arts units written by practicing teachers to demonstrate what high-quality curriculum looks like within a PCM framework. Covering a variety of topics--including narrative voice, literary criticism, and writing original pieces--these field-tested units each contain: </p><ul><li>Teacher rationales explaining the unit design </li><li>Connections to concepts, skills, and national or state standards</li><li>Step-by-step directions for delivering the lessons and unit </li><li>Modification strategies, assessments, and reproducibles</li></ul><p>Use these examples to design your own units and deepen your understanding of how the PCM framework helps tailor curriculum to the abilities, interests, and learning preferences of each learner.</p>

• Parallel Curriculum Units for Language Arts, Grades 6-12, (Paperback)
• Author: Jeanne H Purcell
• ISBN: 9781412965385
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2009-08-01
• Page Count: 232