November 7 th 2011

What are Common Core State Standards? Aligned with college and work expectations Focused and coherent Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Internationally benchmarked so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society Based on evidence and research State led – coordinated by NGA Center and CCSSO

Common Core Standards ELA Four strands Reading (including Reading Foundational Skills)  Writing  Speaking and Listening  Language An integrated model of literacy Media requirements blended throughout

DC Standard  6.IT-E.1  Informational Text  Identify and analyze the author’s stated purpose, main ideas, supporting ideas, and supporting evidence.

Common Core Standard  Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

A standard in Common Core Key Ideas and Details 6 th grade  1. Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 7 th grade  1. Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 8 th grade  1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Comparison of Standards DC Standards Common Core Standards  Very general  Does not provide specifics  May not spiral to previous or future grades  Specialized to DC only  Very specific  Sets goals for learning  Is connected to previous and future grade levels  Used country wide

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