Welcome to Implementing the Common Core State Standards English Language Arts Writing

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Outcomes for this Session Receive background knowledge about the Common Core ELA Writing Standards

4 Writing Standard Strands (K-12) Text Types and Purposes Strand (3 Standards) Production and Distribution of Writing Strand (3 Standards) Research to Build Knowledge Strand (3 Standards) Range of Writing Strand (1 Standard) ELA, Science, SS & History

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Writing Emphasis FROM Page 5

Review the Grade Level Standards - Pick either writing standard one or two and follow the standard all the way across the page. - With your elbow partner: highlight the “bump ups” you see from grade to grade. - Share your observations with your table. - Share one thing you noticed with the whole group.

Argument Writing K-12 Progression Argument Writing K-12 Progression K Compose opinion pieces; state an opinion or preference 1 – 2 Write opinion pieces Introduce topic, opinion, reason, closure Introduce topic, opinion, reason, closure 3 – 5 Write opinion pieces on topics Support point of view with reasons and information Support point of view with reasons and information 6 – 8 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence and give some acknowledgement of counterclaims 9 –12 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning, relevant and sufficient evidence

In summary, the Common Core’s focus on writing Increases both argument Increases both argument and information writing and information writing De-emphasizes narrative writing

Activity with 8th Grade Writing Sample CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1aCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1bCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1cCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1dCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1d Establish and maintain a formal style. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1eCCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

Think about your own classroom. Turn and Talk… Think about your students and your practice ----What are your next steps?

More information and updates can be found for Common Core State Standards can be found on: MDE website: Common Core State Standards: Smarter Balanced Consortia: