Introduction to Module Creator
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How to Write an LDC Module
How to Write an LDC Modulewith
Click for sound1Logging inwww.modulecreator.com
Click for sound2Create a Module
Select Literacy Design Collaborative Template
Click for sound3OVERVIEW Step 1:
Basic Information
Enter the basic information for your module (title, discipline, grade, etc.)
Overview Note to teacher about the context of the module and what students will learn throughout the module.
Click for sound4OVERVIEW (cont.) Step 2:
Manage Authors
Your name is automatically included as the module author.
You may add other authors.
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WHAT TASK?Step 3:
Teaching Task
Select Writing Type and Text Structure.
To select a template, click on the blue words of the template.
Click on the red highlighted pieces of the template to input content.
Adjust levels by clicking on the L2, L3 options if available.
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WHAT TASK? (cont.)Step 4:
Reading Texts
Enter the texts students will use to respond to the task. You can also enter texts that are intended for teachers to use as background information.
*** There is a TEXT SEARCH TOOL that can be located in the Instruction Tab. See slide ___.
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WHAT TASK? (cont.)Step 5:
Background
Background - written to students.
Extension Activity Optional activity that can take place after the module to demonstrate further learning.
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8WHAT TASK? (cont.)Step 6:
LDC Rubric
The rubric is automatically included in the module. The rubric cant be changed.
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9WHAT TASK? (cont.)Step 7:
Standards
CCSS: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
There are some CCSS that are hardwired into your task and automatically included in this step. Look through the list of CCSS and decide what additional standards you will address in your module.
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10WHAT SKILLS? Step 8:
Organization
Skills are organized into clusters.
Module Creator has included a template for a logical way to cluster skills, but you may change them if you like by clicking on the pencil button in the top right of the skill cluster.
EditSkill ClustersEditClick for sound
11WHAT SKILLS? (cont.) Step 9:
Specific Skills
Skills must start with Ability to
The skills are what students will need to learn in order to accomplish the task. They can be changed by using the trash, pencil, and plus sign buttons in the top right corner. The cross button allows you to drag and re-locate the skill.
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12WHAT INSTRUCTION?Step 10:
Overview:Skill/Mini-tasks
In this step you will design the instruction for each skill. These are called mini-tasks.
To EDIT the mini-task, click on the pencil button in the bottom right corner of the box.
To ADD a mini-task click on the plus button in the top right corner of the box.You design the .ProductPromptPacingScoring GuideInstructional Strategies
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13WHAT INSTRUCTION? (cont.)Step 11:
Add Resources
***TEXT SEARCH TOOL Click on Digital Articles to search for texts by lexile, subject, and/or keyword.
Also included: Upload Resources, Keywords, and links.Click for sound
14WHAT RESULTS?Step 12:
Classroom Assessment Task and Rubric
Optional you can create a formal assessment to assess student learning when asked to complete a task independentlyStep 13:
Exemplar Work
Upload samples of student work after the module is taught.15Click for sound
15REVIEWStep 14:
Actions
Publish Publishing your module allows others on Module Creator to see your module. You can always un-publish if you change your mind.
Clone This tool allows you to clone modules created by other teachers and edit them to use in your own classroom.
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