New ELA Guidelines 2014

Shifts in ELA Common Core  Rise in Nonfiction Texts.  Content Area Literacy Close and careful reading of text  Increase Complexity of Texts  Focus on Text-based Questions  Writing from sources  Academic Vocabulary

Common Core Standards Shifts Impact Assessments  6 Shifts in ELA Literacy Common Core Implementation Common Core Assessments  Balancing Informational and Literary Text  Building Knowledge in the Disciplines  Staircase of Complexity  Text-based Answers  Writing from Sources  Academic Vocabulary 1 & 2: Non-fiction Texts Authentic Texts 3: Higher Level of Text Complexity 4&5: Focus on command of evidence from text: rubrics and prompts 6:Academic Vocabulary

 For vocabulary, the change is to target academic vocabulary  This vocabulary traverses content areas and is particularly found again and again in nonfiction and fiction, such as vocabulary seen on SAT tests.

sive College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards Reading Informational Text Reading Literature Foundational Skills K-5 Writing Speaking & Listening A necessary component of a program, designed to develop proficient readers. Enables students to read, understand, and respond to informational texts. Enables students to read, understand, and respond to literature. Develops the skills of informational, argumentative, and narrative writing as well as the ability to engage in evidence based analysis of text and research. Focuses students on communication skills that enable critical listening and effective presentation of ideas. PA Common Core Standards English Language Arts & Literacy

K Foundational Foundational Reading Informational Text Reading Informational Text Reading Literature Reading Literature Reading Literature Language Language Writing Writing Speaking and Listening Speaking and Listening Grammar, Mechanics, Grammar, Mechanics, Diagramming.4-8 Grammar, Mechanics, Diagramming. Allentown Diocese ELA Curriculum

Foundational Skills K-5  Book Handling  Print Concepts  Phonological Awareness  Phonics and Word Recognition  Fluency

 Reading Informational Text  Students read, understand, and respond to informational text – with an emphasis on comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, and making connections among ideas and between texts with a focus on textual evidence.  Key Ideas and Details  Craft and Structure  Integration of Knowledge and Ideas  Vocabulary Acquisition and Use  Range of Reading

 Reading Literature  Students read and respond to works of literature - with emphasis on  comprehension, vocabulary acquisition, making connections among ideas and between texts with focus on textual evidence.  Key Ideas and Details  Craft and Structure  Integration of Knowledge and Ideas  Vocabulary Acquisition and Use  Range of Reading

 Writing  Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and  focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content.  Informative/Explanatory  Opinion/Argumentative  Narrative  Response to Literature  Production and Distribution of Writing  Technology and Publication  Conducting Research  Credibility, Reliability, and Validity of Sources  Range of Writing

 Speaking and Listening  Students present appropriately in formal speaking situations, listen critically,  and respond intelligently as individuals or in group discussions.  Comprehension and Collaboration  Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas  Integration of Knowledge and Ideas  Conventions of Standard English

UBD Plans  Standard 1.4 Writing: Students write for different purposes and audiences. Students write clear and focused text to convey a well-defined perspective and appropriate content PA Core Standards Anchor Standard  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

UBD  Transfer goals-Students will be able to independently use their learning to: Produce writing to address task, purpose, perspective, and intended audience; research and gather evidence to create a clear and coherent message.  Big Idea: Audience and purpose influence a writer’s choice of organizational pattern, language, and literary techniques.  Essential Questions:  What makes clear and effective writing?  Why do writers write?  What is the purpose?  Who is the audience?  What will work best for the audience?

Writing  Narrative  Information/Explanatory  Opinion  Argument  Persuasive

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