5. Shifts #1 and #2: Meeting the Standards and Building Content Knowledge
The modules are a series of one-
hour ELA blocks
aligned with NYS Social Studies and
Science Standards.
5
www.engageNY.org
6. Shift #3: Staircase of Complexity
We’ve taken the guesswork out of
ensuring that all students work with
challenging texts.
6
www.engageNY.org
7. Shift #4: Text-Based Answers
The modules provide you with specific
questions and assessments that will help
you understand how your students are
progressing toward mastering the
Common Core Standards.
7
www.engageNY.org
8. Shift #5: Writing From Sources
The modules provide models of
opportunities for your students to read,
write, listen and speak.
8
www.engageNY.org
9. Shift #6: Building Academic Vocabulary
Lessons explicitly
call out vocabulary
to be covered.
9
www.engageNY.org
10. As You Learn
For More Information:
Expeditionary Learning
www.elschools.org or
NYScurriculum@elschools.org
10
www.engageNY.org
