Understanding the Common Core Standards and Planning Lessons to Address The Standards

Understanding the Common Core Standards and Planning Lessons to

Address The Standards

So far…

In the middle of…

Past Learning Objectives

Review the challenges of teaching students how to make inferences while readingLaunch a book with an engaging pre-reading activity that prompts thinking about big ideasPlan for instruction that addresses the challenges of reading expository texts ** Conducting Reading Interviews – clarify directions – due Thurs Oct. 11 OR Tues Oct. 16

Today’s Objectives

Identify the differences between standards, objectives, and curriculumReview important standards for reading and writing in Grades K-5 (Common Core State Standards) and link to learning objectivePlan for a small group lesson designed to build comprehension of narrative or expository texts – you will teach this next class

Traditional vs. Standards-based development of curriculum & testing

Standards-Based Curriculum & Testing: Peach & Blue

CCSS Reading Literature (RL) – RL3.2: Recount stories and determine central message/theme,

and explain how it is conveyed through key details in a text….– RL3-3: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits,

motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events;

Product of learning: Character chart for Peach & BlueLesson: Explicit instruction during reading about character development and story elements (e.g., plot, theme) to foster success in after reading response

Standards-Based Curriculum & Testing: Bees Dance

CCSS Reading Informational Texts (RI)– RI3-3 Describe relationship between a series of

concepts/ideas using language that pertains to sequence; – RI3.5 Use text features to locate information; – RI3.7 Use info gained from illustrations;– RI3.8 Describe logical connection between sentences

Product of learning: Graphic organizer to organize, retell, and then synthesize key ideas Lesson: Explicit instruction during reading about text structure and main ideas related to the Big Idea to foster success in after reading response

1. What’s the difference between an educational “standard” and an educational “objective”?

2. What’s the difference between local, statewide, and national standards and my curriculum?

3. Which set of standards do I need to follow if I teach in Rhode Island?

4. How do I write measurable objectives that address these standards?

Common Questions

Standards vs. Objectives

Educational Standard: defines the knowledge and skills students should possess at critical points in their educational career (e.g., at each grade level); provides common expectations for all students to measure up to these standards

Learning Objective: a detailed description that states the expected change in student learning, how the change will be demonstrated, and the expected level of change as a result of a specific course of instruction

CurriculumScripted day-to-day lesson plans that include your learning objectives; materials for measuring performance of those objectives; links to learning standards; teaching practices; and key learning experiences students will engage in Recently, the Common Core Standards has raised red flags for some who fear the entire curriculum is being mandated when this is not the intent.

Common Core State Standardsin English Language Arts

Reading Literature; Informational Text; Literacy in Soc Studies; Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects– Key ideas & details; Craft & structure; Integration of knowledge &

ideas;

Writing:– Texts and Purposes: Write arguments with sound reasoning &

evidence; write informative/explanatory texts– Produce & Distribute (with both traditional & digital tools)

Speaking and Listening: – Comprehension and Collaboration (solve problems in groups)– Presentation of knowledge and ideas (transfer to new problems)

Language: (conventions; knowledge of language, vocabulary acquisition and use)

Key Ideas in Common Core

Introduction– Integrated model (Reading, Writing,

Speaking, Listening, & Language with research & media skills)

College and Career Readiness Standards Grades 6-12 then Grades K-5

Student Portraits…

Independent, self-directed learners who..Have strong content knowledge and can use to comprehend, provide evidence, and critiqueAble to respond to varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and disciplineUse technology and digital media strategically and capablyUnderstand other perspectives & cultures

To get there…Instructional Shifts

Balance informational & narrative textsBuild disciplinary knowledgeRead complex text closelyHave rich discussions around textTalk and write, citing textual evidence to support claimsDeepen academic vocabulary

Balance Text Genres 50/50

Focus on content & reading

Read Complex Texts Closely

Text Talks & Evidence

Writing with Evidence

Deepen Vocabulary

Mapping Standards to Objectives

Try it out…Work with your group to…– Read each objective. – Review Common Core Standards K-5 to

locate at least one standard that each objective meets.

– Write the objective number and a few notes to help recall the standard

– DON’T look on the back!

Apply these standards-based objectives to your own

lessonsMeet with your group and review/discuss the lesson ideas and teaching tips. Reread your text selection (narrative or expository) to highlight key elements and draft ideas to fill in organizer to use as a teaching guide. Plan how you will guide students through your text in a 30 minute lesson with modeling and support. Decide roles for each person.

Homework

Read Textbook (p. 117-139) Explicit Teaching (use for lesson ideas)Plan with your group for your comprehension lesson – be prepared to teach next class (Oct. 9)Work on Student Strategy Interview (Now due Oct. 11 or Oct. 16)Reminder: Quiz Oct. 11