1. English Language Arts Common Core Georgia Performance Standards CCGPS GACIS Fall Conference September 22, 2010 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

2. It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. ~John Wooden Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 2

3. CCGPS Common Core Georgia Performance Standards Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 3 What? When? Why? How?

4. Why is the Common Core State Standards Initiative important? Disparate standards create confusing expectations across the states. Global competitive edge is lagging among students in the U.S. Workforce skills do not match 21 st century workplace demands. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 4

5. Why are the Common Core State Standards for ELA right for Georgia? Previous work with the GPS has prepared Georgia for the implementation of the CCGPS. Prior teacher and administrator GPS training ensures a smooth transition. Although some content may be in different grade levels in CCSS, nearly all of the ELA standards are addressed. CCSS expectations are consistent with a single/high- rigor diploma requirement for all students. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 5

6. How is adoption defined? 100% of the Common Core K-12 standards in ELA and mathematics must be adopted within 3 years. States are allowed to add an additional 15% to the Common Core. A state will have “adopted” when the authorizing body (Georgia’s State Board of Education) has taken formal action to adopt and implement the Common Core. States have flexibility as to how they communicate adoption relative to state standards. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 6

7. The following boards passed resolutions in support of the adoption of the CCSS: Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Governor’s Office of Student Achievement Georgia Professional Standards Commission Georgia Student Finance Commission Technical College System of Georgia University System of Georgia Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 7

8. Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards  Overarching standards for each strand that are further defined by grade- specific standards Grade-Level Standards in English Language Arts (CCGPS)  K-8, grade-by-grade  9-10 and 11-12 grade bands for high school  Four strands: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects  Standards are embedded at grades K-5  Content-specific literacy standards are provided for grades 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 8 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

9. An Integrated Model of Literacy Although the Standards are divided into Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language strands for conceptual clarity, the processes of communication are closely connected, as reflected throughout the document. For example, Writing standard 9 requires that students be able to write about what they read. Likewise, Speaking and Listening standard number 4 sets the expectation that students will share findings from their research. Media and technology are integrated throughout the model. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 9

10. CCGPS Reading Strand  Focuses on a progressive development of reading comprehension; students gain more from what they read  Emphasizes the importance of grade-level texts that are of appropriate difficulty and are increasingly sophisticated (See Appendix B for text exemplars) Reading Standards for Literature (K-8/ grade bands 9&10; 11&12) Reading Standards for Informational Text (K-8/ grade bands 9&10; 11&12) Reading Standards Foundational Skills (K-5) Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies (grade bands 6-8; 9-10; 11-12) Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects (grade bands 6-8; 9-10; 11-12) Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 10

11. CCGPS Writing Strand 1.Expects students to compose arguments and opinions, informative/explanatory pieces, and narrative texts 2.Focuses on the use of reason and evidence to substantiate an argument or claim 3.Emphasizes ability to conduct research – short projects and sustained inquiry 4.Requires students to incorporate technology as they create, refine, and collaborate on writing 5.Includes student writing samples that illustrate the criteria required to meet the standards (See appendix C for writing exemplars) 6.Includes Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6-12 11 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

12. CCGPS Speaking and Listening Strand Focuses on speaking and listening in a range of settings, both formal and informal – academic, small-group, whole-class discussions Emphasizes effective communication practices Requires interpretation and analysis of message as presented through oral, visual, or multimodal formats 12 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

13. CCGPS Language Strand Includes conventions for writing and speaking Highlights the importance of vocabulary acquisition through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading Is addressed in the context of reading, writing, speaking and listening Includes a Language Progressive Skills chart organized by grade level Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 13

14. College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 14

15. College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) These standards “anchor” the document and define general, cross-disciplinary literacy expectations that must be met for students to be prepared to enter college and workforce training programs ready to succeed.

16. The CCR is the ANCHOR for ELA CCGPS There are 32 CCR Standards: 10 in Reading 10 in Writing 6 in Speaking and Listening 6 in Language Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 16

17. CCR Anchor Example for Reading CCR Reading Standard #1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. CCGPS Reading Standard #1 (Kindergarten- Lit.) With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (7 th grade Lit.) Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 17

18. CCR Anchor Example for Writing CCR Writing Standard # 2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. CCGPS Writing Standard #2 (2 nd grade) Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 18

19. CCR Anchor Example for Speaking and Listening CCR Speaking & Listening Standard #3 Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric. CCGPS Speaking & Listening Standard #3 (4 th grade) Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points. ( 9 th & 10 th grades) Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or exaggerated or distorted evidence. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 19

20. CCR Anchor Example for Language CCR Language Standard #1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. CCGPS Language Standard #1 (1 st grade) Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a.Print all upper- and lowercase letters. b.Use common, proper, and possessive nouns. c.Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g., He hops; We hop.) Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 20

21. First Grade Language Standard #1 continued……. d. Use personal possessive and indefinite pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their, anyone, everything). e. Use verbs to convey a sense of past, present, and future (e.g., Yesterday I walked home; Today I walk home; Tomorrow I will walk home.) f. Use frequently occurring adjectives. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 21

22. First Grade Language Standard #1 continued……. g. Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because). h. Use determiners (e.g., articles, demonstratives). i. Use frequently occurring prepositions (e.g., during, beyond, toward). j. Produce and expand complete simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences in response to prompts. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 22

23. K-12 Grade Specific Standards The K-12 grade-specific standards define end-of-year expectations and a cumulative progression designed to enable students to meet college and career readiness expectations no later than the end of high school. Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 23

24. Support Documents for ELA CCGPS English Language Arts Appendix A Research Supporting Key Elements of the Standards Glossary of Key Terms English Language Arts Appendix B Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks English Language Arts Appendix C Samples of Student Writing Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 24

25. Sample Alignment Document Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 25

26. Overview of Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Reading Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Knowledge of domain-specific vocabulary Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources Synthesize quantitative and technical information, including facts presented in maps, timelines, flowcharts, or diagrams Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Write arguments on discipline-specific content and informative/explanatory texts Use of data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims Use of domain-specific vocabulary 26 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.”

27. Thomas Fordham Institute GPS and CCSS in 2010 Georgia: Grade B+ Clarity and Specificity 2/3 Content and Rigor 6/7 Total GPS Score 8/10 CCSS: Grade B+ Clarity and Specificity 2/3 Content and Rigor 6/7 Total CCSS Score 8/10 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 27

28. ELA and Math Common Core GPS Timeline July 8, 2010- Adopted by SBOE 2010 - 2011 - Administrator Professional Learning/ Resource Development 2011-2012-Teacher Professional Learning for CCGPS and resources supporting “Bridging the Gap” (Transition for standards that shifted to different grade levels) 2012-2013 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 1 Implementation (Transition Standards) 2013-2014 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 2 Implementation; Field Test 2014-2015 – ELA and Math CCGPS Year 3 Implementation and Common Assessment 28 Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” William A. Ward: Decision Making Quotes Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently.

29. Where do we go from here? Four steps to achievement: Plan purposefully. Prepare prayerfully. Proceed positively. Pursue persistently. `William A. Ward Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 29

30. Contact Information Kim Jeffcoat Program Coordinator K-12 English Language Arts 404-656-0675 (Office) 404-567-0124 (BlackBerry) kjeffcoat@doe.k12.ga.us Brad Bryant, State Superintendent of Schools “We will lead the nation in improving student achievement.” 30