unpacking the ela common core standards: an introduction
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Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed. Unpacking the ElA Common Core Standards: an introduction. Where are you with Common Core?. Why Common Core?. The Council of Chief State School Officers (ccsso.org) International Testing Consistent expectations for student learning College and Career driven. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Dr. Christina Steinbacher-Reed
Where are you with Common Core?
Why Common Core?
The Council of Chief State School Officers (ccsso.org)
International Testing
Consistent expectations for student learning
College and Career driven
Common Core is Not . . .
Common Core vs. PA Common Core
Common Core PA Common Core
All inclusive, nationally accepted literacy standards
Includes CC that are included in eligible content (tested now)
Assessment Shifts
2013 2014
Gr. 3-8 Reading PSSA Gr. 5 and 8 Writing PSSA Gr. 3-5 Writing Field Test
Gr. 3-5 ELA (based on CC and includes writing)
Gr. 6-8 Reading (eligible content)
Gr. 8 Writing Gr. 6-8 Writing Field Test
How do we begin the transition to Common Core?
The knowns:Full implementation in 2014
The tentatively knowns: Common Core vs. PA Common
Core
Assessments for Common Core
What are the ‘big shifts’?
More nonfiction More writing Writing an argument Text Complexity Citing evidence Research Primary sources
Where to Begin - Teacher Level
Learn how to navigate the standards and explore informational resources
Begin shifting instruction: cite evidence, write an argument, text complexity, informational texts
Unpack the Standards
Align or build the curriculum – Begin by revising 1-2 units this year
As we start on this journey, select one unit in which to begin shifting towards Common Core.
How do we navigate the ELA standards?
Three main sectionsK-5 (cross-disciplinary)6-12 (English Language Arts)6-12 (Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects)
Three appendices
A: Research & evidence; glossary of
key terms
B: Reading text exemplars; sample
performance tasks
C: Annotated student writing samples
Literature
Informational
Foundational Skills
Key Design Features College and Career
Anchor Standards Vertical Progression
Technology integrated
Literacy is shared responsibility in all content areas
Vertical Progression of RI.1
RI Anchor Standard 1 – 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 to support conclusions drawn from text
Literature
Informational
Foundational Skills
CCR Anchor Standards for Reading
(p.10 and p.35)
Read “Note on range and content of student reading”
Underline what stands out to you
Share your thoughts with a partner
Reading Standards for Literature
Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Range of Reading and Level of
Text Complexity
Text Complexity Qualitative – levels of
meaning, structure, clarity, knowledge demands
Quantitative – word length, readability level
Reader and Task - (motivation, background knowledge, purpose and complexity of task)
Common Core Appendix A - Page 2-9Appendix B – Text Examples
Which literary standards would fit into your unit?
Reading Standards for Informational
(p. 13 and p.39) Key Ideas and Details
Craft and Structure
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
In Action . . .
Analyzing Informational Text - Gr. 5
Evidence and Arguments - Gr. 9-12
Which informational standards would fit into your unit?
Reading Standards: Foundational Skills (p. 15) Print Concepts
Phonological Awareness
Phonics and Word Recognition
Fluency
Which foundational standards would fit into your unit?
Writing (K-5 p.18, 6-12 p.41)
Read “Note on range and content of student writing”
Underline what stands out to you
Share your thoughts with a partner
Overview of Writing Strand
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
Include student writing samples that illustrate the criteria required to meet the standards
Overview of Writing
Types of Writing:
Argumentative
Informative/Explanatory
Narrative
Learning Progressions- CCR.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence
Which writing standards would fit into your unit?
CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening (p. 22
and p.48)
Read “Note on range and content of student speaking and listening”
Underline what stands out to you
Share your thoughts with a partner
Overview of Speaking and Listening Focus on speaking and listening in a range of
settings, both formal and informal – academic, small-group, whole-class discussions
Emphasize effective communication practices
Require interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats
CCR Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening (p. 22
and p.48)
Comprehension and Collaboration
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
In Action
Post Its - Little Notes for Big Ideas
Which speaking and listening standards would fit into your unit?
CCR Anchor Standards for Language (p. 25 and p. 51)
Read “Note on range and content of student speaking and listening”
Underline what stands out to you
Share your thoughts with a partner
Standards for Language (p.25) Conventions of Standard English
Knowledge of Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Overview of Language
Include conventions for 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
In action . . .
Poetic Elements - High School
Embedded Vocabulary - Elementary
Which language standards would fit into your unit?
How do we begin shifting our instruction?
The Common Core Ate My Baby What Happens to the Basics? Closing in on Close Reading Making the Shifts International Reading Association’s
(IRA) Guidelines
Carousel of Learning
1. Select an article
2. Read and mark the text
3. Work with group to chart out key points
How do we unpack the standards?
Let's open the suitcase before we retag it!
Unpack the standards
It’s a matter of perspective
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Department of Ed Perspective
Standard
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Teacher Perspective
Standard
Unpacked – what do students really need to
know, do and understand
How do I ‘unpack’ a standard?
Look closely into the standard and identify what students need to:
Know - InformationDo - formative assessment – how do you
know they know?Understand – What is the enduring
understanding? The big idea that is transferable to other learning
Unpacking Standards - Example
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals , events, ideas, or concepts in historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
Unpack this into a KUD with a partner
Unpacking The Standards - KUDS
Delaware DOE KUD Organizers
North Carolina Unpacking Tools
pdesas.org
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Student Perspective
Standard
LessonPlanning
Transforming Standards into Learning
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Let’s revisit your unit. Reflect on the standards in your unit and think about how these standards will look ‘unpacked’ within the context of your unit.
Next Steps
Continue in unit or curriculum planning
Explore Common Core Resources
iu17commoncore.wikispaces.com
Remember, it’s a process . . .
Upcoming ELA Common Core Learning Opportunities Feb 6 (C) and 13 (W) – Meeting Common Core’s
Demand for Text Complexity
March 13 (C) and March 18 (W) – Meeting Common Core’s Demand for Rigorous Writing Across the Gr. 4-12 Curriculum – Canton
April 30 (C) and May 1 (W) – Meeting the Common Core Demands for Writing at the Elementary Level
Ticket out the Door
Red light – Stop or hold off doing
Yellow – think about doing or points to ponder
Green – definitely need to move forward with
