K-3 English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

1. K-3 English Language Arts Common Core State Standards Job Alike Session #1 – Overview of ELA CCSS 3:00 – 4:30 & 3:30 – 5:15

2. Objective #1:Preparing Teachers and Students for CCSS YOU ARE HERE CCSS Assessments Begin 2014 -2015 2013 – 2014 4-5 Roll Out K-3 Roll Out

3. Objective #2: Closing the Achievement Gap and Meeting 3rd Grade Milestone 2011-2012 School Year • 74% of 3rd graders met or exceeded reading benchmarks • 1 out of 4 3rd grade students are not reading at grade level by end of grade 3 • 86% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 53% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 56% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks

4. Cluster Data Lincoln Cluster: • 90% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 91% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 57% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 72% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks Wilson Cluster: • 85% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 88% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 53% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 74% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks

5. Cluster Data Madison: • 67%of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 84% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 53% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 44% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks Grant Cluster: • 89% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 92% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 61% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 62% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks

6. Cluster Data Roosevelt Cluster: • 57of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 69% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 53% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 47% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks Jefferson Cluster: • 64% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 80% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 54% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 57% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks

7. Cluster Data Franklin Cluster: • 74% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 82% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 44% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 59% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks Cleveland Cluster: • 83% of 3rd graders met or exceeded • 89% of 3rd grade White students met or exceeded benchmarks • 63% of 3rd grade Black students met or exceeded benchmarks • 50% of 3rd grade Hispanic students met or exceeded benchmarks

8. Locate Yourself on the Compass • As a result of your conversation about the achievement gap in your cluster, locate yourself on the Courageous Conversation Compass. • Share with a partner.

9. Job Alike Sessions

10. Content and Language Objectives Content Objectives: • Teachers will understand the organization and key vocabulary of the ELA Common Core State Standards • Teachers will understand the Common Core Shifts • Language Objectives: • Teachers will read and write to identify key ideas and vocabulary of the ELA CCSS

11. Pre-assessment What do you already know about the organization and key vocabulary of the ELA CCSS? • 1 – I know nothing about them • 2 – I have heard of them • 3 – I have read part or all of them • 4 – I can talk knowledgeably with others about them • 5 – I can teach them to others Place a yellow dot on the appropriate poster. We will end the session with a post assessment.

12. Common Core Shifts Read and highlight key ideas and vocabulary. .

13. Shifts and Implications for K-3 Shift 1: Increase Reading of Informational Text SF meets criteria for balance between literature and informational texts. Shift 2: Text Complexity for Grade 2-3 Grade 3 - SF meets criteria Grade 2 – SF complexity range falls slightly below CCSS expectations.

14. Shifts and Implications for K-3 Shift 3: Academic Vocabulary Scott Foresman includes explicit and systematic academic vocabulary instruction. Shift 4: Text-based Answers Questions at end of anthology selections need be revised to meet criteria of ELA CCSS.

15. Shifts and Implications for K-3 Shift 5: Increase Writing from Sources Teachers need to emphasize using evidence from texts when teaching informational, persuasive and research writing units. Additional units for opinion writing need to be included. Shift 6: Literacy Instruction in All Content Areas Intended for middle and high-school

16. Common Core State Standards • Adopted by 45 states • CCSS Adopted by Oregon in October 2010 • Developed by -State Departments of Education -Researchers -Professional Education Organizations -Teachers -Parents and Students

17. Design, Organization & Key Vocabulary Four Strands Reading Reading Literature (RL) Reading Informational Text (RI) Reading Foundational Skills (RF) Writing (W) Speaking and Listening (SL) Language (L)

18. Design, Organization and Key Vocabulary College and Career Readiness (CCR) Anchor Standards Broad expectations consistent across grades and content areas Based on evidence about college and workforce training expectations

19. Design, Organization & Key Vocabulary K−3Standards Grade-specific end-of-year expectations Cumulative progression of skills and understandings One-to-one correspondence with CCR standards

20. CCSS Treasure Hunt • Work with a partner. • Skim and scan the K-3 Oregon ELA Common Core State Standards to complete the CCSS Treasure Hunt. (20 minutes) • Check for Understanding. Using the Answer Key provided, work with your table to check your answers. (5 minutes)

21. Post-assessment • After today’s session, how would you rate your knowledge of key vocabulary and organization of the CCSS document? • 1 – I know nothing about them • 2 – I have heard of them • 3 – I have read part or all of them • 4 – I can talk knowledgeably with someone about them • 5 – I can teach them to others Place a blue dot on the appropriate poster.

22. Thanks for Coming Next Session - Bring: SF Teacher Edition Unit #2 ELA Common Core State Standards