1. As class begins…
Please select one of the versions of Cinderella that captures your interest. You will use this for tonight’s homework assignment.

2. Aligning Texts and Tasks To The Common Core Standards

3. Objectives
Review Common Core standards documents and key instructional focus/shifts for reading and writing in Grades K-5
Identify the differences between standards, objectives, and curriculum
Link measurable learning objectives for reading comprehension in Grades K-5 to the Common Core Standards

4. Slides by Jennifer Jones

12. Does this mean ignore their personal connections?
(by Lucy Caulkins)
Does this mean ignore their personal connections?
Not necessarily - just don’t stop there! Bring children back to the text to re-read and look for text-based
evidence that moves them beyond their prior knowledge.

13. Turn and Talk
What might be some instructional techniques for focusing students’ attention on using text-based evidence?

19. Focus on key vocabulary and inferring meaning

21. Shift from individual to collaborative thinking and book choice
QUESTIONS?

22. Key Shifts in Instruction
Balancing Informational and Literary Texts (50:50)
Literacy Knowledge in the Disciplines (Gr. 6-12)
Staircase of Complexity (Read with Support)
Rich conversations and text-based answers
Writing from Sources (argumentation rather than personal narratives)
Academic Vocabulary (use and be strategic with words)

23. Is It Going to Be Easy?

24. Traditional vs. Standards-based development of curriculum & testing

25. Common Questions
What’s the difference between an educational “standard” and an educational “objective”?
What’s the difference between local, statewide, and national standards and my curriculum?
Which set of standards do I need to follow if I teach in Rhode Island?
How do I write align my learning objectives to address these standards?

26. Standards vs. Objectives
Educational Standard: defines the knowledge and skills students should possess at critical points in their educational career (e.g., at each grade level); provides common expectations for all students to measure up to these standards
Learning Objective: a detailed description that states the expected change in student learning, how the change will be demonstrated, and the expected level of change as a result of a specific course of instruction

27. Curriculum
Scripted day-to-day lesson plans that include your learning objectives; materials for measuring performance of those objectives; links to learning standards; teaching practices; and key learning experiences students will engage in
Recently, the Common Core Standards has raised red flags for some who fear the entire curriculum is being mandated when this is not the intent.

28. Exploring Tri-State New England (RI) GLE’s and GSE’s
GLE: Grade-Level Expectancies (K-8)
GSE: Grade-Span Expectancies (Gr & 11-12)
Stem and Grade Level Indicators
Differences between indicators are underlined
Bold lines indicate when assessed at state level
Phonological Awareness (R9) and Phonics (R1)
Fluency (R11) & Vocabulary (R2 and R3)
Comprehension Fiction (R4, R5, R6) and Comprehension Non-fiction (R7 & R8): Initial, Analysis, Interpretation, and Response
Reading Strategies (R12 & R13) & Appendix D & Appendix F

29. Common Core State Standards in Language Arts (2013-2014)
Literature; Informational Text; Literacy in History/ Soc Studies; Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects
Key ideas & details; craft & structure; integration of knowledge & ideas;
Speaking and Listening:
Comprehension and Collaboration (solve problems in groups)
Presentation of knowledge and ideas (transfer to new problems)
Writing:
Texts and Purposes: Write arguments with sound reasoning & evidence; write informative/explanatory texts
Produce & Distribute (with both traditional & digital tools)

30. Mapping Standards to Objectives
Try it out…Work with your group to…
Read each objective.
Review the CCSS to locate at least one standard that each objective meets.
Write the letters and standard number (RL-2, RI-5, SL-3, W-6) and a few notes to help recall the standard
DON’T look on the back! 

31. Homework – Narrative Texts (and Fairy Tales)
Read Your Cinderella Book
Read Bearse (1992) The fairy tale connection in children’s stories
Complete Story Map and one column of “Is It a Fairy Tale? Prove It” – bring to class to finish (and then homework next class to finish short reflection)
Oct. 15 (two weeks) Strategy Interview Due