K-12 Social Studies Webinar Series 2012-2012

1. K-12 Social Studies Webinar Series 2012-2012 Integrating the Common Core Literacy Standards into the Social Studies ClassroomSeptember 25, 2012Download resources at: http://ssnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/SS+Webinar+Series

2. During this session… We will provide: • An update on Essential Standards Implementation • Update on Professional Development Opportunities • Information to support the implementation of the Common Core Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies • Q&A

3. Preparing To Implement The New ES • First year of implementation • Assessment Examples • Resources • Undated Unpacking Documents • Professional Development Opportunities • Announcements • Measures of Student Learning: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/educatoreffect/measures/ educatoreffectiveness@dpi.nc.gov

4. Pages 59 - 66

5. The Intent of the CCLS for History/Social Studies “Just as students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas, so too must the Standards specify the literacy skills and understandings required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines. Literacy standards for grade 6 and above are predicated on teachers of ELA, history/social studies, science, and technical subjects using their content area expertiseto help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language in their respective fields. It is important to note that the 6–12 literacy standards in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects are not meant to replace content standards in those areas but rather to supplement them. States may incorporate these standards into their standards for those subjects or adopt them as content area literacy standards.” CCSS for ELA & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects, p.3

6. CCR Standards and NCSSES Key Ideas and details • Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. NC SS Essential Standards • 6.H.1.2 Summarize the literal meaning of historical documents in order to establish context.

7. CCR Standards and NCSSES Key Ideas and details • Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. NC SS Essential Standards • AH1.H.1.2 – Reconstruct the literal meaning of a historical passage. • AH1.H.1.4 -- Support interpretations with historical evidence. • Construct analytical essays using historical evidence to support arguments.

8. What It Means to Be Literate In Social Studies… Focus on disciplinary literacy “content area literacy focuses on study skills and learning from subject-matter-specific texts, then disciplinary literacy, by contrast, is an emphasis on the knowledge and abilities possessed by those who create, communicate, and use knowledge within the disciplines. The difference is that content literacy emphasizes techniques that a novice might use to make sense of a disciplinary text (like how to study a history book for an exam), while disciplinary literacy emphasizes the unique tools that the experts in a discipline use to participate in the work of that discipline.” Tim and Cynthia Shanahan University of Illinois - Chicago

9. College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading: Pages 60 - 62

10. College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing: Pages 63 - 66

11. Resources – Social Studies Wiki • Webinar Series • 2012 Summer Institute • Disciplinary Literacy

12. Evaluation Survey URL: www.go.ncsu.edu/webinar

13. Your Questions…