FEBRUARY 7, 2012 High School Level English/Language Arts Networking Group.
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FEBRUARY 7, 2012
High School Level
English/Language Arts Networking
Group
Welcome Back!
Sign in and pick up name tagMingleLog in to Keystone Commons
http://keystonecommons.paiunet.org Search “CLIU High School English” Returning members, please assist new participants in
registeringIntroductions
Agenda
Welcome and OverviewPDE UpdatesCommon Core key advances in ELATableTalk: LunchDigging into ResourcesNext Steps
Where Are We Going?
2011 - 2012 Focus on Reading2012 – 2013 Focus on Writing2013 – 2012 Focus on Speaking and
Listening; Language
PDE Updates
PA Common Core Standards Eligible Content rewritten to embrace CCSS PA Academic Standards revised to reflect the content
and rigor of the Common Core Called “PA Common Core Standards” SAS Portal
PDE Updates
PSSA Aligned to revised Eligible Content Grades 3 – 5
Field Test: 2013 Implement: Spring 2014
Grades 6 – 8 Field Test: 2014 Implement: Spring 2015
PDE Updates
Keystone Exams Back in 2012-13 Application to USDoE to be used for AYP Algebra I, Literature, Composition, Biology Anchors & EC available for Civics & Government
PDE Updates
Districts should: Continue with Common Core curriculum alignment Determine Keystone Exam placement Plan for Keystone Project Based Assessment option
Key Advances - ELA
ReadingBalance of literature and informational textsText complexityWritingEmphasis on argument and informative /
explanatory writing Writing about sourcesSpeaking and ListeningInclusion of formal and informal talkLanguageStress on general academic and domain-specific
vocabulary
Key Advances - Literature
Standards for reading and writing in history / social studies, science, and technical subjects
Complement rather than replace content standards in those subjects
Responsibility of teachers in those subject areas
Alignment with college and career readiness expectations
Table Talk
Where am I on the journey of implementing the Common Core?
What are my needs for the day?Compare / Share
Up Next:
Access the ELA Common Core Standards at http://www.corestandards.org
Review Appendix B
Table Talk
Guiding Questions:
What do the text exemplars reveal about the Common Core Standards?
How do the text exemplars compare to my current curriculum?
How can I utilize the text exemplars and performance task exemplars in my classroom?
Lunch
Digging Into Resources
Resources provided on handoutYour choice – really digShare at tableShare with whole group
Planning and Next Steps
Regroup by DistrictDiscuss:
What am I willing to try in my classroom in order to further implementation of the Common Core State Standards?
What is the first thing we need to share back at our district?
What will we recommend as our district’s next step?
Until We Meet Again
Try something in your classroom, both short term and long term to share at our next session
EvaluationStay connected in Keystone Commons
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