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

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