1. www.engageNY.org 1 An Overview of the 6 Shifts in ELA Literacy

2. Strands Topics Standard Statements by Grade Level Standards Statements by Grade Level “What” students should know and be able to do at each grade level and band. The main focus of the content within each strand. The major areas or disciplines of study within each content area. ELA Common Core Standards Framework Ohio Department of Education, ELA presentation-Common Core and Model Curriculum

3. www.engageNY.org StrandsStrands TopicsTopics Standard Statement ELA Common Core Format

4. www.engageNY.org English Language Arts Common Core Standards Reading Strand Writing Strand Speaking and Listening Strand Language Strand Ohio Department of Education, ELA presentation-Common Core and Model Curriculum

5. www.engageNY.org English Language Arts Common Core Standards Reading Strand Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity Writing Strand Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build Knowledge Range of Writing Speaking and Listening Strand Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Language Strand Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Ohio Department of Education, ELA presentation-Common Core and Model Curriculum

6. www.engageNY.org Ohio Department of Education, ELA presentation-Common Core and Model Curriculum

7. www.engageNY.org 7 http://www.engageny.org/resource/quick-explanation-of-the-shifts-by-kate-gerson

8. www.engageNY.org 6 Shifts in ELA Literacy Common Core ImplementationCommon Core Assessments  Balancing Informational and Literary Text 2. Building Knowledge in the Disciplines 3. Text Complexity 4. Evidence-based Conversations about Texts 5. Writing from Sources 6. Academic Vocabulary 1 & 2: Informational Texts Literary Texts 3: Higher Level of Text Complexity Paired Passages 4&5: Focus on command of evidence from text: rubrics and prompts 6:Academic Vocabulary Instructional Shifts for the Common Core

9. www.engageNY.org Shifts in ELA/Literacy 9 Shift 1 (Session #1) Balancing Informational & Literary Text Students read a true balance of informational and literary texts. K-4: 50% IT/50% LT 5-8: 55% IT/45% LT 9-12: 70% IT/30% LT Some of the nonfiction percentages can be met in other disciplines. (ie. Science, Social Studies) Shift 2 (Session #4) Knowledge in the Disciplines Students make meaning about the world through the page. Students build knowledge about the world (across domains/ content areas) through TEXT rather than the teacher or activities. Students should have more opportunities to create and discover for themselves. Shift 3 (Session #1) Text Complexity Students read the central, grade appropriate text around which instruction is centered. Teachers are patient, create more time and space and support in the curriculum for close reading.

10. www.engageNY.org Shifts in ELA/Literacy (continued) Shift 4 (Session #3) Evidence-based Conversations about Text Students engage in rich and rigorous evidence based conversations about text. Where do you see it on the page? Point to it, quote it, talk about it. Shift 5 (Session #3) Writing from Sources Writing emphasizes use of evidence from sources to inform or make an argument. This requires a departure from narrative. What is the author up to? Students should develop a voice around/about the world based on what they have read. Shift 6 (Session #2) Academic Vocabulary Tier 2 words are the focus. These are words used by the author in place of common words. They change meaning with use. Words that help students develop a deep understanding.

11. www.engageNY.org Text Complexity “The Common Core Standards hinge on students encountering appropriately complex texts at each grade level in order to develop the mature language skills and the conceptual knowledge they need for success in school and life” (p. 3).

12. www.engageNY.org Step 4: Recommended Placement 12