Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 2 Common Core State Standards Define the knowledge and skills students need for college and career Developed voluntarily and cooperatively by states; more than 40 states have adopted Provide clear, consistent standards in English language arts/Literacy and mathematics Source: 2

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 3 Washington State’s Implementation Timeline Phase 1: Awareness and Understanding, Alignment, and Adoption Phase 2: Build Statewide Capacity, Collaboratively Develop and Align Resources and Materials Phase 3: Classroom Transitions Phase 4: Statewide Implementation through the Assessment System 3

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 4 A Balanced Assessment System Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness Common Core State Standards specify K-12 expectations for college and career readiness All students leave high school college and career ready Teachers and schools have information and tools they need to improve teaching and learning Interim assessments Flexible, open, used for actionable feedback Summative assessments Benchmarked to college and career readiness Teacher resources for formative assessment practices to improve instruction 4

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 5 A National Consortium of States  29 states representing 48% of K-12 students  21 governing, 8 advisory states  Washington state is fiscal agent 5

An Overview of ELA Common Core State Standards 6

Participants will… Navigate the document Learn about the 6 major shifts within the ELA CCSS standards and available resources Consider implementation implications to your work Prepare to present to your staff 7

ELA / Literacy: The 6 Major Shifts  Balance of Literary and Informational Texts  Literacy in the Content Areas  Increased Complexity of Text  Text-based Questions and Answers  Writing Using Evidence  Academic Vocabulary October

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 9 Current WA Standards (GLEs) – Grades K-10 Common Core ELA Standards – Grades K-12 Reading Writing Communication (includes Speaking and Listening) Language Media & Tech 9

ELA / Literacy Read the What is Not Covered by the Standards section and record both an AHA! and an OH NO! thought. (page 6)  AHA! __________________________________________ __________________________________________  OH NO!_______________________________________ __________________________________________ ___ 10

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 11 The ELA Document Structure K-5 page 11 – Reading Foundational Skills – Writing – Speaking and Listening – Language  6-12 page 35  Reading  Writing  Speaking and Listening  Language  Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Appendices A, B, C Introduction page 10 11

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 12 College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for ELA College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards – Overarching standards for each of four ELA strands that are further defined by grade-specific standards Reading - 10 Writing - 10 Speaking and Listening - 6 Language

Reading Strand Reading Anchor Standards K-5 page 10 Reading Literature Standards page 11 Reading Informational Standards page 13 Foundational Skills Standards page 15 Reading Anchor Standards 6-12 page 35 Reading Literature Standards page 36 Reading Informational Standards page 39 Appendix A – page 2 and 17 13

Reading Grade Levels Strand Abbreviation Sub-heading 14

Reading Sub-headings Reading – Key Ideas and Details – Craft and Structure – Integration of Knowledge and Ideas – Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity Foundational Skills (K-5 only) – Understanding concepts of print – Phonological awareness – Phonics and word recognition – Fluency 15

Writing Strand Writing Anchor Standards K-5 (page 18) Writing K-5 Standards (page19) Writing Anchor Standards 6-12 (page 41) Writing 6-12 Standards (page 42) Appendix A (page 23) Introduction – Definition of writing 16

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Writing Writing Sub-Headings – Text types and Purposes – Production and Distribution of Writing – Research to Build and Present Knowledge – Range of Writing (starts at 3 rd Grade) – Types of text – Argument – Informative/explanatory – Narrative 18

Speaking and Listening Strand  Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards K-5 (page 22)  Speaking and Listening K-5 Standards (page 23)  Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards 6-12 (page 48)  Speaking and Listening 6-12 Standards (page 49)  Appendix A – (page 26) 19

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Speaking and Listening Sub-headings  Speaking and Listening  Comprehension and Collaboration  Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 21

Language Language Anchor Standards K-5 (page 25) Language K-5 Standards (page 26) Language Anchor Standards 6-12 (page 51) Language 6-12 Standards (page 52) Appendix A – page 28 22

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Language Sub-headings  Language  Conventions of Standard English  Knowledge of Language  Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 24

Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Reading Anchor Standards (page 60) Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-12 (page 61) Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 (page 62) Writing Anchor Standards (page 63) Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects 6-12 (page 64) (Appendix is the same for reading and writing) 25

History / Social Studies Science, and Technical Subjects  “It is important to note that these reading standards are meant to complement the specific content demands of the disciplines, not replace them.” page 60 26

Appendices A, B, C Include Valuable Information  Find and tab each appendix  What stands out regarding content and/or organization?  Share out 27

Appendix A  Research and evidence  Glossary of key terms  Overview of each strand  Text complexity  Conventions grade-level chart 28

Appendix B: Reading Text Exemplars with Sample Performance Tasks 29

Appendix C : Annotated Student Writing Samples 30

Appendix C : Annotated Student Writing Samples 31

What instructional shifts do you see?  Talk with those at your table.  Share out. 32

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ELA / Literacy: The 6 Major Shifts  Balance of Literary and Informational Texts  Literacy in the Content Areas  Increased Complexity of Text  Text-based Questions and Answers  Writing Using Evidence  Academic Vocabulary October

Balance of Literary and Informational Texts Literature includes Stories Drama Poetry Informational Text includes Literary Nonfiction Personal essays Speeches Opinion pieces Biographies Memoirs 35

Literacy in the Content Areas At K-5 Emphasis on literary experiences in content specific domains Instruction in science and history/social studies Grades 6-12 Teaching content specific literacy Reading is critical in building knowledge in content areas October

An example of CCSS Integrated Literacy Writing standard 9 – Grade 4 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text [e.g., a character’s thoughts, words, or actions].”). b. Apply grade 4 Reading standards to informational texts (e.g., “Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text”). W.4.9a W.4.9b 37

An example of CCSS Integrated Technology Reading Standard 7– Grade 8 7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. technology speaking OR writing 38

Increased Complexity of Texts  Staircase of complexity  Each grade level, step of growth  More time for close and careful reading  Appropriate and necessary scaffolding and supports for students reading below grade level October

Example of Grade-Level Progression in Reading CCSS Reading Standard 3: Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. 40

Text complexity is defined by w of Text Complexity Qualitative 2.Qualitative measures – levels of meaning, structure, language conventionality and clarity, and knowledge demands often best measured by an attentive human reader. Quantitative 1.Quantitative measures – readability and other scores of text complexity often best measured by computer software. Reader and Task 3.Reader and Task considerations – background knowledge of reader, motivation, interests, and complexity generated by tasks assigned often best made by educators employing their professional judgment. October

Text-based Questions and Answers  Rich discussions dependent on common text  Focus on connection to text  Develop habits for making evidence based arguments in discussion and writing October

Writing Using Evidence  Expect students to compose arguments and opinions, informative/explanatory pieces, and narrative texts  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 (See standards’ appendices for writing samples) October

Balance of Writing Text Types In grades K-5, the term opinion refers to persuasive writing Argumentative is a form of persuasion but brings in evidence from both sides of the issue. Narrative strategies are important component to developing both argumentative and explanatory writing Technology will be used to create, refine and collaborate writing October

Academic Vocabulary  Vocabulary to access grade-level, complex texts  Vocabulary that crosses content  Focus on pivotal, commonly found words, such as consequently, generation October

What does this all mean?  Using the notes you took in the “What?” column, begin to add ideas to the “Now What?” and “So What?” columns. October

A Focus on “The Big Ideas” Strongest Messages Shift to higher-level thinking skills Increased focus on Informational text in all subject areas Rigor regarding depth and focus, quality over quantity Writing using texts and evidence The move toward “career and college readiness”… CCSS add grades 11 and 12 Greater focus on increasing text complexity, argumentative writing, research skills from early grades October

A Quote From The Author: “ Read like a detective and write like a conscientious investigative reporter.” David Coleman 48

Reflection With your team or individually What are the implications for your current ELA initiatives or other responsibilities? October

Resources What is available for implementation? Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Randy I. Dorn, State Superintendent October

See the Resource page for the link to these documents. Grade Level One-Pagers created by teachers in Washington State October

Resources for Implementation  ELA overview documents (one-pagers) as connected with WA standards:  Publisher’s Criteria in ELA and Literacy:  Alignments cross-walk documents:  Parent Resource Guides: October

Supports for Implementation Parent Resource Guides: Hunt Institute Videos T&L monthly “newsflashes” and list-serve Conference presentations throughout the year October

54 Thank you. Common Core Questions: Greta Bornemann, OSPI CCSS Project Lead,