Overwhelm the Problem: Understanding
Comprehensive Language Arts Instruction in the Era of
the Common Core (The Three Pillar Model)
Sequence of Sessions
Overarching Objectives of this May 2013 Network Team Institute
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The purpose of this May 2013 Pilot Training/Network Team Institute is to provide a general understanding of CKLA-NY program and it’s
design, link CKLA-NY to the comprehensive model of language arts instruction, as discussed by the State, (i.e., the Three Pillar Model), and to
support participants in beginning to use the Listening and Learning strand of materials.
High-Level Purpose of this Session
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David Liben discusses the context for the curricular change to P-2 ELA instruction and presents an organizing framework- the Three Pillar
Model- for a comprehensive language arts approach which is consistent with the best knowledge we have from research and the intent
behind the CCLS standards.
Related Learning Experiences
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This training is the first in a series of trainings on the use of CKLA-NY. It provides background knowledge that will be relevant to
upcoming trainings on implementing the Skills strand to occur at a future date.
Session Outcomes
What do we want participants to be able to do as a result of this session?
1. Participants will be able to articulate key reasons that language arts
curricula must shift within the CCLS context. (i.e., will articulate what is
meant by “overwhelm” the problem).
2. Participants will be able to identify the Three Pillars of a comprehensive
ELA program.
3. Participants will be able to accurately identify the purpose of each Pillar in
terms of young children’s language arts development.
How will we know that they are able to do this?
Participants will demonstrate knowledge and skills related to
the learning objectives through completed activities and insession discussions.
Session Overview
Section
Time
Session 1:
Overwhelm the
Problem (Liben).
Overview
Prepared Resources
Facilitator Preparation
David Liben discusses the context for
the curricular change to P-2 ELA
instruction and presents an
organizing framework- the Three
There will be video available of his
9:30-10:15 Pillar Model- for a comprehensive
presentation for turnkey purposes.
language arts approach which is
consistent with the best knowledge
we have from research and the intent
behind the CCLS standards.
Session Roadmap
Section: 1 The Three Pillar Model
Overwhelm The Problem
Time: 45 minutes
In this section, participants will consider New York’s vision for
comprehensive language arts instruction in P-2.
Slides from David Liben as well as footage of his presentation will be
available for turnkey purposes. The slides below represent slides that
may be used to organize the excerpts of video of David Liben
Time
Slide #/ Pic of Slide
Slide 5
Script/ Activity directions
Key point:
1. Introduction to David Liben.
(Note, slides 1-4 reflected administrative protocols for the NTI sessions but are not
necessary for turnkey).
GROUP
Slide 6
Key Point:
1. David Liben discusses critical components in Foundational Skills instruction.
Slide 7
Key Point:
1. David Liben discusses the importance of shared interactive read alouds as a
standard practice in the P-2 classroom.
Slide 8
Key Point:
1. David Liben discusses the need and purpose of guided reading and its
importance to a comprehensive approach.
2. David discusses how this model continues to prioritize guided reading, but
shifts its role and goals within the classrooms implementing the NY curricula.
Use the following icons in the script to indicate different learning modes.
Video
Reflect on a prompt
Active learning
Turn and talk
Turnkey Materials Provided
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Additional Suggested Resources
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