Transcript St. Regis Catholic School Elementary and Academy

St. Regis Catholic School
Elementary and Academy
Common Core State Standards
A Snapshot of English Language Arts (ELA)
Common Core State Standards
• What are they?
• Why do we need to use them?
Standards aligned with college and work expectations
Standards that are clear, understandable and consistent
Standards that include rigorous content and application of knowledge through highorder skills
Standards that build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards
Standards that are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are
prepared to succeed in our global economy and society
Standards that are evidence-based
Common Core
ELA Standards
Reading is the
cornerstone of all
learning!
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Reading
Writing
Speaking and Listening
Language
Media and Technology
• Establish a staircase or scaffolding
effect, so knowledge builds
• Require a progressive development of
reading comprehension, so students
can gain more knowledge as they
graduate up through the grades
It should be clear to every student, parent, and teacher
what the standards of success are in every school in
regards to reading expectations.
• Classic Literature
• Contemporary
Literature
• Informational Texts
Diversity is key with a range of subjects to build
knowledge and gain insights, explore possibilities
and broaden perspectives…
• The ability to write logical
arguments based on
substantive claims, sound
reasoning, and relevant
evidence is a cornerstone of
the writing standards.
This will be evident throughout
all the disciplines as we align
our building curriculum.
• Short and focused
projects
• Longer term in-depth
research
Both types of research are emphasized in
the writing standards,
given that written analysis and
presentation findings is so often critical.
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Writing Arguments
Informational Text
Explanatory Text
Narratives
To be a good writer, one must write!
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Students will be able to:
• Gain evaluate and present complex information
• Collaborate in academic one-on-one, small group and whole
class discussions
• Present formal presentations with incorporating technology
• Collaborate in informal discussions with peers to answer
questions, build understanding and solve problems
• Grow vocabularies…increase personal
lexicons 
• Determine word meanings
• Prepare for life experience and the 21st
century career (@ St. Regis we have
incorporated a Leadership curriculum, to
enhance this area)
• Evident through writing and speaking
across the disciplines
Vocabulary and
Conventions
Vocabulary and conventions
are treated in their own
strand not because skills in
these areas should be
handled in isolation but
because their use extends
across reading, writing,
speaking, and listening.
Reading, Writing, Language Arts,
Literature, Math, Science,
Social Studies
Just as media and technology are
integrated in school and life in
the twenty-first century, skills
related to media use (both critical
analysis and production of
media) are integrated throughout
the standards.
Look for this integration to occur
within the classroom as a curriculum
enhancement next year.
What are your questions?