Presentation to Secondary Sites 2012

1. Introduction to the ELA Common Core State Standards Presentation to Secondary Sites2012

2. Outcomes: Part 1 Part 2 Examine the balance of literature with informational text Understand the background and rationale of the CCSS. Understand the shifts and implications for students and teachers.

3. Part 1 Understand the background and rationale of the CCSS. Understand the shifts and implications for students and teachers.

4. As described by the CCSS initiative, standards… Are aligned with college and career expectations; Are clear, understandable and consistent; Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;

5. As described by the CCSS initiative, standards… Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards; Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and Are evidence-based.

6. Key Points: Development of CCSS was a voluntary, state-led effort utilizing private funding convening in 2009. CA standards were one of the key set of state standards that were foundational for the Common Core. States must adopt CCSS word for word, but they may add 15%. (CA signifies this with underlining bold text.)

7. Organization/Format Shifts • Organization of standards:K-5, 6-12 • Consistent numbering, K-12

9. Vertical Trace to Examine K-12 Consistency – Writing #1 • Using the Writing #1 handout, review the standards that are listed by underlining or highlighting shifts in complexity and language as one progresses through the grade levels.

10. Content Shifts in ELA/Literacy Increase reading of informational texts Increased text complexity of reading texts as measured by lexile level Focus on academic vocabulary within context of texts Emphasis on text dependent questions and performance tasks Connect writing to reading with frequent opportunities to research information Provide literacy instruction in all content areas

11. Part 2 Examine the balance of literature with informational text

12. One Shift: Text Complexity Bands • Defined by lexile (discussed on next slide) • Increased due to the “backwards mapping” approach to college and career readiness (CCR)

13. What is a “lexile”? Lexile is the unit used to report text complexity. These two factors are similar to the “Frye Readability” formula. More info can be found at http://www.lexile.com/about-lexile/lexile-overview/ 2 Factors: Word Frequency Sentence Length

14. Lexile Framework® for Reading Study Summary of Text Lexile Measures Interquartile Ranges Shown (25% - 75%) 1600 1400 CCSS Lexile Expectations 1200 Currently Assessed Standards Lexile Expectations Text Lexile Measure (L) 1000 800 600 Personal Use Entry-Level Occupa-tions College Texts High School Lit. Military High School Texts SAT 1, ACT, AP* College Lit. 14 * Source of National Test Data: MetaMetrics

15. CCSS Lexile Bands

16. Excerpted from CCSS Introduction, p. 4: http://www.corestandards.org/assets/CCSSI_ELA%20Standards.pdf

17. Balance Between Lit. and Info. Text

18. Activity: Side-by-Side Comparison After highlighting the verb(s) and key content words, consider the parallel nature of the standard. What “label” would you give each standard?

19. Debrief • What inference might be drawn about the lexile levels between high school/college literature and high school/college expository texts? • What implications does this have for our selected texts? • What implications does this have for our work moving forward?