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Principles of Effective Instruction in English Language Arts. The present publication was developed under grant 84.373X100001 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The views
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Principles of Effective Instruction in English Language Arts The present publication was developed under grant 84.373X100001 from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs. The views expressed herein are solely those of the author(s), and no official endorsement by the U.S. Department should be inferred.
Common Core State Standards • Reflect the best of existing state standards • But fewer, clearer, higher than most existing standards • Grounded in College and Careers Readiness Standards • International benchmarking and global competitiveness • Rigorous content and applications • Evidence and research
The Common Core State Standardsfor English Language Arts are specific statements of content and skill expectations in the areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking, and language.
The Common Core emphasizes: • Learning that builds over time. • Application of knowledge and skills. • Active participation and interaction in learning activities. • Collaboration and communication. • Ongoing comprehensive instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language.
Reading and Foundational Skills: Phonics and Word Recognition
Two Instructional Principles that apply to learning that builds over time • Repetition with variety • Cognitive engagement
Making Words: An example of Repetition with Variety and Cognitive Engagement
An Instructional Principle that applies to the application of knowledge and skills • Cognitive clarity
An Instructional Principle that applies to active participation and interaction during learning activities • Personal connection with the curriculum • Participation of a knowledgeable other
An Instructional Principle that applies to collaboration and communication • Every student must have a means of expressive communication.
An Instructional Principle that applies to ongoing comprehensive instruction in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language 7. Significant time allocation for instruction
Principles of Effective ELA Instruction • Repetition with variety • Cognitive engagement • Cognitive clarity • Personal connection with the curriculum • Participation of a knowledgeable other • A means of expressive communication • Significant time allocation for comprehensive instruction
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