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English Language Arts Program Update
Lisa M. White, ELA Coordinator
School Committee MeetingMarch 5, 2012
Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for English Language Arts and Literacy
Common Core State Standards with several MA-specific additions
Adopted on December 21, 2010 “Official” printed booklets from DESE given to
all teachers in September of 2011 http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/ela/0311.pdf
Ongoing work by PARCC (Partnership for the Assessment of Readiness of College and Careers)
http://www.parcconline.org/
8 Key Shifts in Common Core
Vertical alignment using backwards mapping
Focus on comprehension of informational text
Expectation: Independent reading of increasingly complex text
Addition: Foundational reading skills in grades 4-5
8 Key Shifts in Common Core
Focus on language development and academic vocabulary
Use of oral language to communicate and collaborate
Purposeful writing to inform and argue a point of view
Focus on disciplinary (content area) literacy
Implementation of MA Standards: Year One (in progress)
Revision of all Plymouth curriculum documents to align with state standards
Professional Development to familiarize teachers with standards and discuss implications for instruction (all levels)
Purchase of books and instructional materials as needed to support changes to courses, expectations, etc.
District Work: Elementary (K-5)
Literacy Embedded PD Model (Year 4)
PPS District Documents: Balanced Literacy Instruction:
Principles and Practices in the Elementary Classroom
Elementary Literacy Assessment Implementation of Words Their Way:
Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction
Balanced Literacy Instruction
This approach to instruction balances the explicit teaching of skills and strategies through demonstration with ample opportunities to apply these skills and strategies to authentic reading and writing experiences.
TEACHER RESPONSIBILITY
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY
Focus Lesson
Guided Instruction
“I do it”
“We do it”
“You do it together”Collaborative
Independent “You do it alone”
A Model for Success for All Students Fisher, D., & Frey, N. (2008). Better learning through structured teaching: A framework for the gradual release of responsibility. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Assessment-Driven Instruction
Ongoing assessment allows us to identify students’ strengths and goal areas and monitor progress and performance over time, differentiating instruction to best meet the diverse needs of our students.
Early Reading Interventions
Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) and Reading Recovery (RR) Linked to Assessments (neediest
students) Small group (LLI) or one-to-one (RR)
instruction 30 minutes, 4-5 days a week, 12-18
weeks Foundation for RTI Model
District Work: Secondary (6-12)
Scholastic Reading Inventory (SRI) Grades 6-9, 3 times a year
HS Course Revisions/Common Syllabi Semester Focus Areas for Grade 9 World Literature moved to Grade 10 Addition of AP Language (this year) Electives for seniors
Multi-level, choice
HS English Courses: 2012-13
Grade 9 – English Composition and Critical Reading
Grade 10 – World Literature Grade 11 – American Literature, AP
Language Grade 12 – Senior Electives, AP
Literature
ELA Department Focus Areas:
Gradual Release Model Authentic Student-Centered
Discussions Independent Reading of
Increasingly Complex Texts (choice)
Reading Across Text Types Student Writing Folders
Focus on audience and purpose
New Focus Areas
Integration of Technology Public Speaking Authentic Assessment
Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum (6-12) District Literacy Action Team Building Literacy Action Teams Goals linked to:
PPS Strategic Plan I3 and SLC grants District and Building Improvement Plans
Professional Development (PCG support) Student Voices
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS?