2Common Core State Standards for English Language ArtsThe Big PictureJune, 20122011-12 CCSS Timeline and Foci 2010-112011-122012-132013-14 2014-15Phase 1: CCSS ExplorationPhase 2: Build Awareness and that all English language arts and mathematics teachers are prepared and receive the support they need to implement the standards in their classrooms every day. Our Purpose: To develop a statewide system with aligned resources that supports all school districts in their preparation of educators and students to implement the CCSS. This includes building system-wide capacity for sustained professional learning that can support CCSS implementation now and be applied to other initiatives in the future. Our Core Values: This vision can only occur through core values of clarity, consistency, collaboration, coordination, and commitment from classrooms, schools, and communities to the state level. Implementation PartnershipsMay 29, 2012PLUS Large School Districts Higher Education Statewide Education and Content AssociationsWashington6Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts: CCSS English Language ArtsK123456789-1011-12Foundational SkillsPrint concepts and alphabetic principle Phonological awareness Phonics and word recognition FluencyAlthough foundational skills are addressed prior to grade 6, students who struggle in these areas will need further support.Reading Literature and Informational Texts Focus on teaching students reading skills to engage with rigorous texts across a broad spectrum of content; balance the types of texts students read. *Percentages represent comprehensive use (teaching, learning, and student production) across a school year.Balance grades K-5 = 50%* literature; 50%* informational textBalance grade 6-8 = 45%* literature; 55%* informational textBalance grades 9-12 = 30%* literature; 70%* informational textLiteracy (Reading and Writing) in History/Social Studies, Science, and Other Technical Subjects Focus on teaching key ideas, details, using evidence from text to support conclusions, contextual vocabulary acquisition, and point of view.Writing Standards Focus on teaching the processes of writing, including a balance of text types and the role of argument in History/ social studies, and science *Percentages represent comprehensive use (teaching, learning, and student production) across a school year.Balance of writing types, including writing in the content areas By grade 4opinion =30%; information = 35%; narrative =35%Balance of writing types, including writing in the content areas Grade 8 argument = 35%; information = 35%; narrative = 30% Grade 12 argument = 40%; information = 40%; narrative = 20%Speaking sample performance tasksAppendix C: Annotated student writing samples, K-12ResourcesTransition to the ELA CCSS in WashingtonMay 2012Three-year transition plan focuses on shift areas each year, with an increasing level of rigor as we progress.OSPI will provide the “big picture” support and resources, while ESD partners will provide “deeper dives” Resources, references, and supports will be available to all districts, schools, teachers, and communitiesK123456789-1011-12Foundational SkillsPrint concepts and alphabetic principle Phonological awareness Phonics and word recognition FluencyAlthough foundational skills are addressed prior to grade 6, students who struggle in these areas will need further support.Reading Literature and Informational Texts Focus on teaching students reading skills to engage with rigorous texts across a broad spectrum of content; balance the types of texts students read. *Percentages represent comprehensive use (teaching, learning, and student production) across a school year.Balance grades K-5 = 50%* literature; 50%* informational textBalance grade 6-8 = 45%* literature; 55%* informational textBalance grades 9-12 = 30%* literature; 70%* informational textLiteracy (Reading and Writing) in History/Social Studies, Science, and Other Technical Subjects Focus on teaching key ideas, details, using evidence from text to support conclusions, contextual vocabulary acquisition, and point of view.Writing Standards Focus on teaching the processes of writing, including a balance of text types and the role of argument in History/ social studies, and science *Percentages represent comprehensive use (teaching, learning, and student production) across a school year.Balance of writing types, including writing in the content areas By grade 4opinion =30%; information = 35%; narrative =35%Balance of writing types, including writing in the content areas Grade 8 argument = 35%; information = 35%; narrative = 30% Grade 12 argument = 40%; information = 40%; narrative = 20%Speaking & Listening Standards Focus on teaching comprehension and collaboration, presentation of knowledge and ideas, and evaluating speakers point of view.Language Standards Focus on teaching conventions of standard English, knowledge of lan