Best Practices in Implementing the 2010 ELA Standards January 8, 2011

Common Core State Standards-the basis for the 2010 ELA Standards A 2009 state-led effort National Governors Association (NGA) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) Establish academic standards for English language arts and mathematics. Fewer—Clearer—Higher 2

Common Core State Standards College and career readiness skills for a global economy Process included feedback from experts, states, teachers, public and validation committee Minnesota very involved Benchmarked to highest state and international standards Carefully designed learning progressions Consolidating topics into certain grades Grade specific benchmarks K-8 (no longer “banded”) Carefully designed learning progressions; consolidated topics into certain grades; grade specific benchmarks K-8 no longer banded 3

Minnesota Academic Standards - ELA 2003 Minnesota Language Arts standards were scheduled for revision 2010 Minnesota decided to adopt the Common Core ELA Standards as a base for MN ELA standards Minnesota Standards Committee added less than 15% more content to Common Core Contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes Creative writing Media Literacy

Timeline and Structure Implementation: 2012-2013 Grade level progressions based on the College and Career Ready Anchor Standards 10 Reading 10 Writing 8 Speaking/Viewing/Listening/Media Literacy 6 Language 10

Comparison of 2003 and 2010 Standards Benchmarks are grade-level specific in gr. K-8 and grade banded in gr. 9-12. The standards are still about reading, writing, and speaking/listening/viewing/media literacy. The content of both sets of standards (2003 and 2010) is similar. Reading (informational and literary texts) Writing (expository, informative, narrative and creative writing) Speaking, listening, viewing and media literacy Language (vocabulary and grammar and usage)

Comparison of 2003 and 2010 Standards Literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects Terminology usage is more consistent Formatting of learning progressions is intentional, helpful and user-friendly Standards are supported by 3 helpful appendices. Appendix A: Info. about text complexity and rigor, and other supplementary material including a glossary Appendix B: Text exemplars Appendix C: Annotated student writing samples

Coding First number = grade level (K is 0) Second number = sub-strand Third number = Anchor Standard Fourth number = Benchmark For example: 9.5.3.3 9thgrade. Reading 6-12 Informational Text. Anchor standards 3. Benchmark 3

Sub-Strand codes 1 Reading K-5 Literature 2 Reading K-5 Informational Text 3 Reading K-5 Foundations 4 Reading 6-12 Literature 5 Reading 6-12 Informational Text 6 Writing K-5 7 Writing 6-12 8 Speaking… K-5 9 Speaking… 6-12 10 Language K-5 11Language 6-12 12 Reading 6-12 Social Studies 13 Reading 6-12 Science and Technical Subjects 14 Writing 6-12 Social Studies, Science and Tech. Subjects

Reading Standards 10 Anchor Standards 3 sub strands Reading Literature Reading Informational Text Reading Foundations 4 domains Key ideas and details Craft and structure Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Text Complexity

Reading Foundations Print Concepts Phonological Awareness Phonics and Word Recognition Fluency Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5

Writing Standards 10 anchor standards Divided into 4 groups (domains) Text types & purposes Writing Process: Production and Distribution Research Range

Narratives & creative texts Text Types & Purposes EXAMPLE grade 7 Write narratives and other creative texts to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. (p. 60) Argument Informative texts Narratives & creative texts

Writing Process Purpose & audience Writing process Publishing EXAMPLE grade 7 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, use a writing process to develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (p.61/73 for Language) Purpose & audience Writing process Publishing

Research Research process Sources Evidence EXAMPLE grade 7 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grade 7 Reading standards to literature and nonfiction (p. 62) Research process Sources Evidence

Extended writing projects Range of Writing Extended writing projects Writing on demand EXAMPLE grade 7 Independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, interest, and academic tasks.

Speaking, Viewing, Listening, and Media Literacy Standards 8 anchor standards Divided into 3 groups Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Media Literacy

Comprehension and Collaboration Practice effective collaborative discourse Integrate and evaluate information in diverse formats (visually, quantitatively, and orally) Evaluate speaker’s POV, evidence, rhetoric

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Oral presentation Use of digital media and visual displays in oral presentations Adapt speech to audience

Use digital multimedia formats and digital writing and publishing. Media Literacy Critically analyze information from and use electronic, print, and mass media. Use digital multimedia formats and digital writing and publishing. This is the only Minnesota-added section of the standards.

Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Language Standards Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Usage “The inclusion of Language standards in their own strand should not be taken as an indication that skills related to conventions, effective language use, and vocabulary are unimportant to reading, writing, speaking, and listening; indeed, they are inseparable from such contexts.” The portion in quotes expresses much discussion from the team of educators who working on drafts of these standards. The need for explicit vocabulary instruction for all strands and across all content is supported from numerous research studies.

For More Information Contact: Charon Tierney Language Arts Specialist 651-582-8643 charon.tierney@state.mn.us S