Common Core State Standards Big Ideas – ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS September 22, 2011 Beth Simpson, Cindy Knisely and Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen OSPI ELA Team Representatives

Common Core State Standards Big Ideas – ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

September 22, 2011

Beth Simpson, Cindy Knisely and Luisa Sanchez-Nilsen OSPI ELA Team Representatives

Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionRandy I. Dorn, State Superintendent

Common Core State Standards Overview August 2011| 2

Goals For Webinar #1: The Big Idea

1. A glance at the past and a glimpse of the future

2. A peek at the assessment system3. A look at the content4. A list of resources to guide our journey


Audience Poll


Understanding the CCSS Initiative

Developed by: Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Governor’s Association (NGA)

Adopted by Washington State in July 2011 More than 40 states have adopted the CCSS

standards Focus on ELA and Mathematics skills students

will need to be career or college ready. Offers our students a competitive edge in the

global economy Creates a common equity and access to learning


Washington State’s Implementation Timeline

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15

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

Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium

A Peek at the Assessment System



What about assessment?SMARTER Balanced Assessment

Consortium (SBAC)44 44 states states

participating in participating in assessment assessment consortiaconsortia

The SBAC goal…•To develop a set of comprehensive and innovative assessments for grades 3-8 and high school in English language arts and mathematics aligned to the Common Core State Standards. •So that all students leave high school prepared for postsecondary success in college or a career through increased student learning and improved teaching.

•The assessments shall be operational across Consortium states in the 2014-15 school year.

To learn more...the SMARTER Balanced Assessment Consortium can be found online at http://www.k12.wa.us/SMARTER/


System Highlights

Re-take option

Optional Interim assessment system—

Summative assessment for accountability

Last 12 weeks of year*

DIGITAL CLEARINGHOUSE of formative tools, processes and exemplars; released items and tasks; model curriculum units; educator training; professional development tools and resources; scorer training modules; and teacher collaboration tools.

Scope, sequence, number, and timing of interim assessments locally determined

PERFORMANCETASKS

• Reading• Writing• Math

END OF YEARADAPTIVE

ASSESSMENT

* Time windows may be adjusted based on results from the research agenda and final implementation decisions.

English Language Arts and Mathematics, Grades 3–8 and High School

Computer AdaptiveAssessment andPerformance Tasks

BEGINNING OF YEAR

END OF YEAR

Source: http://www.ets.org

INTERIM ASSESSMENT

Computer AdaptiveAssessment andPerformance Tasks

INTERIM ASSESSMENT


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

All students leave high school college and career ready

SBAC Assessment System Components

Teachers can accessformative processes and tools to improve

instruction

Teachers can accessformative processes and tools to improve

instruction

Interim assessments that are flexible, open, and provide actionable

feedback

Interim assessments that are flexible, open, and provide actionable

feedback

Summative assessments

benchmarked to college and career

readiness

Summative assessments

benchmarked to college and career

readiness

Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts

A glance at the content



Current WA Standards (GLEs) – Grades K-10

Common Core ELA Standards – Grades K-12

Reading Writing

Communication

(includes Speaking and

Listening)

Language

Media & Tech


Understanding the Common Core State Standards

The standards define what all students are expected to know and be able to do, not how teachers should teach

Research and media are integrated into all subject areas and are not taught in isolation

The standards include a connected set of resources including Introduction Appendices

K-8, grade-by-grade 9-10 and 11-12 grade bands for high school Format highlights progression of standards across

grades

ELA Structure

K-5

Reading

Foundational Skills

Writing

Speaking and

Listening

Language

6-12

Reading

Writing

Speaking and

Listening

Literacy in

History/Social Studies,

Science, and

Technical Subjects

Appendices A, B, C

Introduction


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 standards

Writing – 10 standards

Speaking and Listening – 6 standards

Language – 6 standards


Strand

College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards – Overarching standards for each of four strands that are further defined by grade-specific standards Reading – 10

standards Writing – 10 standards Speaking and

Listening – 6 standards


Strand


Sub-headings





Sub-heading


Reading / Literacy in History and Social Studies* /Science and Technical Subjects* 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

* refers to grades 6-12 only

Sub-headings For Each ELA Strand


Sub-Headings Continued Writing / Literacy in History and Social

Studies* / Science and Technical Subjects* Text types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge

Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Language Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

* refers to grades 6-12 only


Description of the Standard





Anchor Standard


Reading Strand Reading Anchor Standards (10) Reading K-5

Reading Literature Reading Informational Foundational Skills

Reading 6-12 Reading Literature Reading Informational


Reading

Strand


Reading

StrandAbbreviation

RL.4.2


Reading

Grade Levels


Reading

Sub-heading


Reading


Writing Strand Writing Anchor Standards (10) K-5 6-12

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Speaking and Listening Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

(6) K-5 6-12



Language Language Anchor Standards (6)

K-5 6-12



Reflection With your team or individually

How do the Common Core State Standards look familiar and different? Please add your thoughts, comments or questions in the

chat box.


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.


ELA Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

Knowledge and use 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

Write arguments on discipline-specific content and informative/explanatory texts

Use of data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims


Three Appendices Include Valuable Information

Appendix A: Research and evidence, glossary of key terms, overview of each strand, text complexity, conventions grade-level chart

Appendix B: Reading text exemplars; sample performance tasks

Appendix C: Annotated student writing samples, K-12


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



Appendix B

Media Texts:Selected excerpts are accompanied by annotated links to related media text freely available online at the time of the publication of this document.

Reading text exemplars with sample performance tasks


Snapshot Appendix B


Appendix C Annotated student writing samples, K-12


Snapshot of Appendix C


An example of CCSS Integrated Literacy

Writing standard 9 – Grade 49. 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.4.9aW.4.9b


An example of CCSS Integrated Literacy

Reading Standard 7– Grade 87. 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


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


Balance of Literary and Informational Texts

Literature includesStoriesDramaPoetry

Informational Text includesLiterary Nonfiction

Personal essays Speeches Opinion pieces Biographies Memoirs

Grade Level Literary Informational

4 50% 50%

8 45% 55%

12 30% 70%


Literacy in the Content

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


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


Text complexity is defined byw of Text Complexity

Qua

litat

ive2. 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.


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


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)


Balance of Writing Text Types

Grade Level To Persuade (Argumentative)

To Explain (Informative)

To Convey Experience (Narrative)

4 30% 35% 35% 8 35% 35% 30%

12 40% 40% 20%

• 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


Academic Vocabulary

Vocabulary to access grade-level, complex

texts

Vocabulary that crosses content Focus on pivotal, commonly found words,

such as consequently, generation


A Focus from “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 WA strength at K-3 / student goal setting


Reflection With your team or individually

How might these shifts effect your classroom practices or other responsibilities? Please add your thoughts, comments or questions in

the chat box.

Resources



See the Resource page for the link to these documents.

Grade Level One-Pagers created by teachers in

Washington State


Resources for Implementation

ELA overview documents (one-pagers) as connected with WA standards: http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Transition.aspx#ELAGradeLevel

Publisher’s Criteria in ELA and Literacy: http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Resources.aspx

Alignments cross-walk documents: http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/Transition.aspx#Analyses

Parent Resource Guides: http://www.pta.org/4446.htm


State Resources Coming Soon

Grade-level Transition Documents

Three-Year Transition Plan


Ways to Be Involved in Washington State’s Transition

Quarterly CCSS Webinar Series: System-focused implementation supports Mathematics English Language Arts http://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/UpdatesEvents.aspx

CCSS Symposia Fall 2011 / Winter 2012 (collaboration with WSASCD)

OSPI Survey to gather feedback http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/635638/Washington-Common-Core-State-Standards T&L monthly “newsflashes” and listserve

http://k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/default.aspx

Conference presentations throughout the year


CCSS Statewide Conference Presentations

Dates: Events

August 15 CTE Summer Conference

October 2011 WASA Fall Conference (2-4)WSASCD Annual Conference (14)

WA Assoc. of Middle Level Educators (15)WA English Language Arts Consortium

Conference (21)

November 1 OSPI/WSASCD CCSS Symposium

November 17-20

WSSDA Annual Conference

December 7-9 WERA Conference

More on the way…


CCSS Statewide Webinar Series September 20, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics September 22, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts January 10, 10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders January 17, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics January 19, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts March 7,10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders March 20, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics March 21, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Arts May 23, 10:30 – 11:30: District/Building Leaders May 29, 3:30 – 4:30: Mathematics May 31, 3:30 – 4:30: English Language Artshttp://www.k12.wa.us/CoreStandards/

UpdatesEvents.aspx#Webinar


For More Information

Common Core Website: http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards

Common Core Questions: Email: [email protected] OR Greta Bornemann, OSPI CCSS Project Director, E-

mail: [email protected] Hunt Institute Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IGD9oLofks&feature=player_detailpage (overview)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt_2jI010WU&feature=related (writing)


Thank you.

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