g rades k-2 clc tiffany giannicchi. t oday ’ s a genda 1. why common core? 2. k-2 ccss in literacy...

GRADES K-2 CLCTiffany Giannicchi

TODAY’S AGENDA

1. Why Common Core?2. K-2 CCSS in Literacy Review3. Common Core Literacy -6 Shifts4. Focus on informational text (Shift 1) (AM) 5. Create a “Barnes and Noble”6. LUNCH7. Writing (text types, production and

research)8. Create a common core writing and/or

reading lessons.9. Ticket Out

TODAY’S GOALS…

Balancing literacy and informational text in the primary classroom.

Incorporating text structure to teach informational text.

Race to the Top (RTTT) Adopted by 48 states

Built on current state standards adding career and college readiness standards in literacy in all content areas

Large emphasis on informational text and text complexity

More specific and intentionally benchmarked Focus on mastery of skills

NEED TO KNOW…

Analyze how individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over a course of text

Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media

Read both literary and informational texts Strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing,

rewriting, or trying a new approach Use technology to produce, publish, interact and

collaborate Conduct research based on focused questions

DEVELOP COLLEGE AND CAREER SKILLS

Reading Literature Reading Information Reading Foundational Skills Writing Listening and Speaking Language - grammar

COMMON CORE ELA COMPONENTS(GRADES K-5)

COMMON CORE SHIFTS

Shift 1- Grades PreK-5, Balance of literature and informational text

Shift 2-Grades 6-8, Building knowledge in the disciplines.

Shift 3- Staircase of complexity Shift 4-Text-based answers Shift 5- Writing from sources Shift 6- Academic Vocabulary

GIVE ONE GET ONE

On an index card…How do you currently use informational text in your classroom?-Write down 2 ways-Go “get” 2 new ways-Sit when you have 4 different ways.

GOAL…

Learning to Read (Primary)

Reading to Learn(Primary and Intermediate)

INFORMATIONAL TEXT

Have at least 50% of what students read informational

Primary students access the world-science, social studies, and the arts through text.

Table Journal… Respond and Pass it On!

What do you believe are the benefits of having students read and write informational text?

#1 Complete the Informational Text Self- Assessment

#2 Take a 15 min. break

REASONS TO USE INFORMATIONAL TEXT

Provides the key to success in later schooling

Prepares students to handle real life learning

Appeals to readers preferences

Addresses students’ questions and interests

Builds knowledge of the natural and social world

Boosts Vocabulary and other kinds of literacy knowledge

MUSEUM WALK

What strategies do you use to teach comprehension of informational texts?

What resources do you have/use to teach comprehension of informational texts?

What daily activities do you use that involve print?

What scales or rubrics do you use to evaluate children’s retellings?

TEXT STRUCTURE

FictionStory Elements:-characters-setting-problem/solution-plot

Non-Fiction-Cause and Effect-Sequence-Problem/Solution-Description-Compare and Contrast

*teach words and phrases that frequently signal organization.

YOUR TURN

3 Groups (K, 1 and 2)

In groups of 4, create a lesson(s) using a non-fiction book of your choice.

Focus on Text Features if you can.

NON FICTION

Book Sorting Guiding Questions:

What do we know so far?What did we just learn?What else do you wonder about this?

o Whole Group: (Name basket)What is the most interesting thing someone found

out?Does anyone have something related to _______

fact?What is a new fact someone learned?Make a fact book: 2 FoldFactlets

How do I fit it all in?

COMPONENTS OF A BALANCED LITERACY

Independent reading workshop Writing workshop Shared reading Interactive read aloud with accountability

talk Story time Small group work (guided reading, strategy

lesson) Word study (phonics, spelling) Interactive Writing

How balanced is literacy in your classroom?

What are your strengths? What are your gaps?

What will you change? (add or delete from your routine)

TICKET OUT

Shaping your reflection

Thank you for joining us!

For more information and full Common Core Documents:

www.caboces.org www.engageny.org www.nysed.gov www.readingrockets.org http://www.primary-education-oasis.co

m/kindergarten-writing-activities.html www.readwritethink.org

RESOURCES