English Language Arts
Grade Areas
Standards
Adopted in November 2011, the standards provide a framework for literacy not only in English Language Arts, but across content areas in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Just as students must learn literacy skills and conceptual understandings to be college and career ready, they must be able to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas. Students who meet the standards develop the skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language.
Infusing IEFA with Poetry
Birthright: Born to poetry URL Directory
A collection of Montana Indian Poetry compiled by Dotty Susag
This collection contains biographical information about the poets and some contextual thoughts to the writing process. Questions for discussion are aligned with Montana Common Core Standards and the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians. An index of themes and topics makes for easy infusion throughout the curriculum.
You can also play the poems being read by the poets.
