1. K-5 ELA Module 1 Training Understanding the K-5 ELA Vertical Alignment Narrative and Response to Literature Genres CHAPTER 10: Creating Connected Reading and Writing Instructional Tasks (Activity)

2. Structure of Tasks  Please refer to the sample Reading and Writing Instructional Task Worksheets in your participant guide.

3. Your Turn: Create Reading and Writing Instructional Tasks  You will need the following: A copy of your Narrative K-5 Vertical Alignment Chart A copy of the complete ELA Standards for your grade level (in Word), which is on your table The sample and blank worksheets that will help you plan your Reading and Writing Instructional Tasks (in your participant guide)

4. Create Reading and Writing Instructional Tasks  As a grade level group, you will first construct a reading instructional task that requires students to identify what good authors do.  Using your assigned narrative element, choose a strategy (from a list you will brainstorm), and finally an appropriate text selection(s) for reading.  Plan your three part reading lesson (including an instructional chart) and then transfer to chart paper.

5. Create Reading and Writing Instructional Tasks  As a group, you will next construct a writing instructional task that requires students to apply what good authors do.  Use the previous narrative element and strategy chosen for the reading task. Provide a sample of teacher written text for modeling.  Plan your 3 part writing lesson (including an instructional chart) and then transfer to chart paper.  Be prepared to share both tasks.

6. Time to Share  Give “Glows and Grows.”  Be specific about your positive comments and next steps.