Video about Common Core (3 min.) en espanol
Key Shifts in Common Core ELA Standards
Regular practice with complex texts and their academic language
Reading, writing, and speaking grounded in evidence from texts, both literary and informational
Building knowledge through content-rich nonfiction
Topics: Reading Literature Standards
Note: Because I teach 5-12, I have included details for grades 5-12. Complex topics are introduced in the higher grades.
Key Ideas and Details (RL 1-3) (Textual Evidence, Inference, {Objective} Summary, Plots Unfolding)
Craft and Structure (RL 4-6) (Figurative/Connotative Meanings, Structure relationships, Parallel Plots, Manipulate Time, Formal/informal Tone)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (RL 7-9) (Compare/Contrast)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity (RL 10) Stories, Dramas, Poems, Scaffolding as Needed)
Topics: Reading Informational Texts Standards
Key Ideas and Details (RL 1-3) (Textual Evidence, Analysis, Summary distinct from personal opinions or judgments)
Craft and Structure (RL 4-6) (Figurative/Connotative/Technical Meanings, Point of View)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (RL 7-9) (Compare/Contrast Different Media, Trace/evaluate argument claims, Evidence, diverse presentation of events: biography, memoir)
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity (RL 10) Scaffolding as Needed)
Topics: Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes- W1- 3) Write arguments, Claim/Counterclaim, Informative/explanatory texts, Narratives.
Production and Distribution of Writing (W 4-6) Clear/Coherent development, Writing process, Use of Technology, Keyboarding, Collaborating)
Research to Build and Present Knowledge (W 7-9) Research Projects, Credible, Relevant, Multiple Sources, Academic Honest, Bibliography)
Range of Writing (W 10) Write routinely, Research, Reflect, Revise, Daily Sittings, Tasks, Purposes, Audiences
Topics: Speaking & Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration (SL 1-5)- collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led), Come Prepared, Having Read Materials, Follow Rules for Collegial Discussions, Defined Roles, Interpret Diverse Medial and Formats.) Paraphrase.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas (SL 4-6)- Present Claims, Introduce Multimedia, Adapt Speech)
Topics: Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English (L 1-2) Punctuation, Spelling, Pronouns, Phrases, Clauses, Sentence Types, Verb Forms,
Knowledge of Language (L 3) Active/Passive, Conditional/Subjunctive Mood to Express Uncertainty or Describing a State Contrary to Fact)
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use (L 4-6) Multiple Meanings, Context, Word Studys (Affixes and Greek or Latin Roots), Consult Reference Materials, Figurative Language, Figures of Speech (Pun, Verbal Irony)