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Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy

Systems of Professional LearningModule 1 Grades 6–12: Focus on Instructional Shifts

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Today’s Session

Common Core ELA & Literacy

Vertical Progressions

Instructional Shifts

Classroom Practice

Rigor

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Goals of K–12 CCS-ELA & Literacy

Increase rigor in core and intervention instructionImprove student proficiency on grade level outcomes Graduate all students ready for college and careers

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Vertical Progressions of CCR Anchor and Grade Level Standards

Grade level standards map backward from CCR Anchor StandardsGrade level standards are steps toward CCRStandards for Disciplinary Literacy 6-12Reading Foundational Skills K-5

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CCR Anchor Standards for ELA & Literacy

10 CCR for Reading Literature and

Informational Text

• Key ideas and details• Craft and structure• Integration of

knowledge and ideas• Range of reading and

text complexity

10 CCR for Writing

• Text types and purposes• Production and

distribution of writing• Research to build and

present knowledge• Range of writing

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CCR Anchor Standards for ELA & Literacy

6 CCR for Speaking and Listening

• Comprehension and Collaboration

• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

6 CCR for Language

• Conventions of Standard English

• Knowledge of Language

• Acquisition and Use

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Disciplinary Literacy 6–12

Reading Standards History/Social Studies (RH)

Reading Standards Science and

Technical Subjects (RST)

Writing Standards in History/Social

Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

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CCR Anchor StandardsStrand: ReadingCluster: Key Ideas & DetailsCollege & Career Readiness Anchor Standard #1

Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Source: Corestandards.org

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Vertical Progression of RL.1Grades 11–12: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, including determining where the text leaves matters uncertain.

Grades 9–10: Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Grade 7: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as what inferences drawn from the text.

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Examining the Vertical Progressions of the CCS-ELA & Literacy

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Activity 1: Examining the Vertical Progressions of the CCS-ELA & Literacy

Examining the Vertical Progressions of the CCS-ELA & Literacy

1. Pairs select a standard to explore (from those provided)

2. Trace the standard from grade-to-grade, leading to CCR Anchor Standard

3. Share at your table4. Share with the whole group

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Final Thoughts about Vertical Progressions

Refer to the CCR Anchor Standard to know the goalAttend to what is unique about your grade level standardRefer to the grades above and below to understand your grade level’s unique place in the progressionTeach the whole standard