Want to learn how to use the Clarifications, "In the Classroom" ideas, and glossary for planning and implementing aligned instruction? Browse through our ELA: The Basics LiveBinder Links to an external site..  This LiveBinder guides teachers through the two fundamentals of ELA instruction: the Standards and the texts.  Each step contains information and activities focused on understanding the Standards and choosing appropriately complex texts. To extend your learning from Module 2, we suggest looking at the specific steps below:

• Step 1: The Difference Between Standards and Curriculum
• Step 4: Understanding the ELA Standards, Clarification, and Glossary
• Step 5: Text Complexity