KLC

October 7, 2011

Mathematical Practices

ELA cognitively complex skills1. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop

and interact over the course of a text.2. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats

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

3. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.

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

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

6. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

CCSS ELA Content – Structure

College Career Ready Anchor Standards

Kindergarten Student

Grade by Grade ProgressionReading Literature

CCSS ELA Content – Informational Text Emphasis/Argumentative Writing

CCSS ELA Content – Text Complexity

Taking a look at the standards for Informational Text

• Anchor Standards

• Review Informational Text Standards

• 5 min review/Discussion

• Share out

Text Complexity

Text Complexity

Determine Text Complexity

• Select a text from one of the handouts for your group.

• Determine the Lexile Level (pink) (http://www.lexile.com/analyzer/)

• Use the Text Complexity Rubric (pink) for Informational Texts to examine the Text Complexity. Fill in the fine points of your discussion on the text complexity graphic organizer (blue).

• Determine the Text Complexity of your selected text.

11th Grade Writing Example

Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011

Standards Assessed: 11-12.W.1, 11-12.W.4, 11-12.W.5, 11-12.W.7, 11-12.W.8 , 11-12.W.9, 11-12.L.1, 11-12.L.2, 11-12.L.3, 11-12.L.6

Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011

Student Prompt• Some schools have installed video cameras in

classrooms to ensure student safety. Your district is considering installing them in your school. Do you agree or disagree with this idea?

• Write an essay for your School Board persuading them to support your position (claim) by providing arguments, clear reasons, and relevant evidence to support your position (claim), citing information and sources using the articles you read. Be sure to revise and edit your draft before submitting your essay.

Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011Adapted from SBAC Draft Assessment Examples- Sept. 2011

Additional Materials

• Additional draft assessment examples are located on the SMARTER Balance Assessment Consortium Websitehttp://www.k12.wa.us/smarter/

• KISD adapted assessment samples

Summer LearningInstructional Use: -Argumentative Terms Prezi (Link) - Use this resource to introduce terms to students; use the Cookie Monster video at the end to identify the terms in Cookie Monster’s argument.

Student Model/Assessment:-See the rubric-See the Teacher Sample

• Option B was selected the most• 2 days with pre-learning and reflection and 2

hr session after school• 2.0 SB-CEUs• Dates are being finalized • More information will be sent out next week

CCCN 2011-2012 Structure