kansas common core standards for english language arts and literacy in history/social studies,

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English Language Arts English Language Arts andand

Literacy in History/Social Studies, Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical SubjectsScience, and Technical Subjects

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The Common Core State Standards Initiative

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Beginning in the spring of 2009, Governors and state commissioners of education from 48 states, 2 territories and the District of Columbia committed to developing a common core of state K-12 English-language arts (ELA) and mathematics standards.

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO).

The Kansas State Board of Education formally adopted the Common Core State Standards for mathematics and English language arts on October 12, 2010.

www.corestandards.org

http://www.ksde.org/kscommoncore


Rumor Control and “Burning Questions”

In small groups, take two to three minutes to brainstorm a list of rumors you’ve heard and/or “burning questions” that you have about the Common Core Standards.

• I heard these standards will require second graders to read Steinbeck’s The Grape of Wrath. Is that true? (No.)

• Aren’t these “national standards” and the first step toward a “national curriculum?” (Absolutely not.)

• Were teachers involved in the creation of these standards? (Yes—including members of NEA, AFT, NCTE, IRA and a committee of teachers from here in Kansas)

• Will new tests eventually be created to assess students on the standards? (Certainly, Kansas was due for new standards and new assessments anyway.)

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Transition timeline

6Source:Document available at: http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4605

http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4605

www.corestandards.org – in the upper right hand corner of the website, click on the “The Standards” tab.

http://www.ksde.org/kscommoncore – in the blue banner near the top of the screen, click on “resources”

Where to Find the Standards Document

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http://www.corestandards.org/

http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4754

Cover of ELA standards

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Kansas Advantages to Common Core Standards in ELA and Literacy

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• A focus on college and career readiness

• Inclusion of the four strands of English Language Arts:• Reading• Writing• Listening and speaking• Language

• The benefits of an integrated literacy approach – all Kansas educators have a

shared responsibility for literacy instruction, regardless of discipline or content area. • A focus on results rather than means – “the Standards leave room for teachers,

curriculum developers, and states to determine how those goals should be reached and what additional topics should be addressed” (p. 4).

• Efficiencies of scale – common standards allow for greater collaboration among states in the areas of

• Professional development• Resource development• Teaching tools

In small groups, take two to three minutes to brainstorm a list of potential answers to the following question:

When we think about English language arts

and literacy, what skills are prerequisites for

success in college and career?

Hallmarks of College and Career Readiness in English Language Arts and Literacy

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College and Career Ready Students:• Demonstrate independence in “the 4 C’s”

• Comprehend complex text• Critique the craft used to create text• Construct rich understandings of content• Convey multifaceted meaning

• Build strong content knowledge through research and study

• Respond to varying demands of audience, purpose, task, and discipline in writing and speaking

• Adjust purpose• Appreciate nuance• Provide evidence as appropriate to the discipline

• Use technology and digital media strategically and capably to deepen encounters with text and content and to present and share information

• Come to understand other perspective and cultures

Hallmarks of College and Career Readiness in English Language Arts and Literacy

11Source: Adapted from “Students Who are College and Career Ready…” (page 7 of the Standards)

Key Advances for English Language Arts and Literacy

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Reading

• Balance of literature and informational texts• A focus on appropriate levels of text complexity

Writing

• Emphasis on argument and informative/explanatory writing• Writing about sources and supplying evidence for claims and ideas

Standards for reading and writing in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects

• Complement rather than replace content standards in those subjects

• Shared responsibility of all educators regardless of discipline

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Making Sense of the New Standards Document

How is the organization and structure of this new document different from our previous standards documents?

Common Core Standards – English Language Arts K-12

The standards are organized into three main sections

Each section is divided into strands

Each strand features grade-level standards that are anchored incollege and career readiness standards

Standards for English Language Arts

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Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

GRADES K-5

Standards for English Language Arts

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Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

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English Language Arts and Literacy Standards “Roadmap”

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6 Anchor Standards for CCR

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Common Core State Standards for

English Language Arts and


College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards – Overarching standards for each of four strands that are further defined by grade-specific standards

Reading – 10 standards Writing – 10 standards Speaking and Listening

– 6 standards Language – 6 standards

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Strand

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Boxed Sub-heading

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Anchor Standard

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Grade-Level Standards in English Language Arts K-8, grade-by-grade 9-10 and 11-12 grade bands for high school Format highlights progression of standards across grades

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Strand

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StrandAbbreviation

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Grade Levels

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Boxed Sub-heading

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Grade Level Standard

A) Cross-walking our current standards with the common core

B) Moving content around to prepare for new assessments

C) Deciding on the new tested indicators so we can focus in on different skills

D) Reflecting on and improving instruction

So, what are the major changes in these standards

and how do I need to begin to adjust instruction?

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Overview of Reading Strand

ReadingProgressive development of reading comprehension; students gain more from what they read

Emphasize the importance of grade-level texts that are of appropriate difficulty and are increasingly sophisticated

Standards for Reading Foundational Skills (K-5)

Reading Standards for Literature (K-12)

Reading Standards for Informational Text (K-12)

Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies (6-12)

Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects (6-12)

All of these “sets” of grade-level reading standards are anchored by the College and Career Ready (CCR) Standards

Key Ideas and Details1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to

make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.

3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.

Boxed Subheading

CCR Standards for Reading appear on pages 10 and 35 of the Standards document.

CCR Anchor Standards for Reading

Craft and Structure4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text,

including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.

5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.

6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.

Boxed Subheading



Integration of Knowledge and Ideas7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse

media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.

8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.

Boxed Subheading




Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational

texts independently and proficiently.

Boxed Subheading


Text Complexity Model:(Appendix A)

How similar are these 10 anchor standards for reading

to my current instruction?

What “holes” or gaps exist in my instruction that will need

to be filled?

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Overview of Writing Strand

WritingExpect students to compose arguments and opinions, informative/explanatory pieces, and narrative texts

Focus on the use of reason and evidence to substantiate an argument or claim

Emphasize ability to conduct research – short projects and sustained inquiry

Require students to incorporate technology as they create, refine, and collaborate on writing

Text Types and Purposes1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of

substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

CCR Standards for Writing appear on pages 18 and 41 of the Standards document.

Boxed Subheading

CCR Anchor Standards for Writing

Production and Distribution of Writing4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the

development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.


Boxed Subheading


Research to Build and Present Knowledge7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research

projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.

9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.


Boxed Subheading


Range of Writing10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for

research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.


Boxed Subheading


How similar are these 10 anchor standards for writing

to my current instruction?


to be filled?

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Overview of Speaking and Listening Strand

Speaking and Listening Focus on speaking and listening in a range of settings

Both formal and informal

Both small-group and whole-class discussions

Emphasize effective communication practices

Require interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats

Media and Technology are integrated throughout the standards.

Comprehension and Collaboration1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of

conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

3. Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.

CCR Standards for Speaking and Listening appear on pages 22 and 48 of the Standards document.

Boxed Subheading

CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence

such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.

6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

CCR Standards for Speaking and Listening appear on pages 22 and 48 of the Standards document.

Boxed Subheading

CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

How similar are these six anchor standards for

speaking and listening to my current instruction?


to be filled?

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Overview of the Language Strand

LanguageInclude conventions for standards English grammar and usage to be applied in both writing and speaking

Highlight the importance of vocabulary acquisition through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading to be addressed in context of reading, writing, speaking and listening

Conventions of Standard English1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard

English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard

English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

CCR Standards for Language appear on pages 25 and 51 of the Standards document.

CCR Anchor Standards for Language

Boxed Subheading

Knowledge of Language3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.



Boxed Subheading

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-

meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.

5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

6. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression.



Boxed Subheading


to be filled?

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Appendix A

Appendix A contains:

•Research supporting key elements of the Standards

•Explanation of the text complexity model

•Definitions of the Standards’ three text types

•A three-tiered model of vocabulary development

•Glossary of key terms

Document available at: http://www.ksde.org/kscommoncore


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Appendix B

Appendix B contains:

• Text samples to exemplify the level of text complexity, quality, and range the Standards require. (The list offers examples; it is not exhaustive.)

• Sample performance tasks that illustrate the application of the Standards to texts of sufficient complexity, quality, and range.



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Appendix C

Appendix C contains:

•Annotated student writing samples that illustrate the criteria required to meet the Standards for particular types of writing—argument, informative/explanatory text, and narrative—in a given grade.



Kansas Additions for ELA and Literacy

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Additions are largely points of emphasis and cohesion rather than entirely new elements.

Emphasize:

• Social nature of literacy learning• Meta-cognitive strategies• Five essential components of reading

(phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension)

• Shared responsibility—academic and CTE• Culturally sensitive texts• Media literacy• Technical reading and writing skills• Writing process• 6-Trait writing terminology


(Document available at: http://www.ksde.org/kscommoncore )


How similar are these six anchor standards for

language to my current instruction?

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Matt CopelandLanguage Arts and Literacy ConsultantCareer, Standards, and Assessment ServicesKansas State Department of Education(785) [email protected]

For more information:

Kris ShawLanguage Arts and Literacy ConsultantCareer, Standards, and Assessment ServicesKansas State Department of Education(785) [email protected]

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