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Chicago School Policy Forum Series

Illinois Vs. Common Core

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Task #1 Task #2

Students read several paragraphs and identify the “ text structure”:

1) Cause and effect2) Chronological3) Order of importance4) Problem and solution5) Spatial6) Sequence

Students read a complex text and are asked to analyze the text structure– meaning, the way that each paragraph contributes to the main argument-- and describe why the author chose to organize the text in the way he or she did, including ways that the text might have been better organized.

Phased Plan

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2011-12 2012-13 2013-14

Comprehension

Writing

Language and Speaking

Foundational Skills (K-5)

Literacy in Content Areas (6-12)

Math Practices & Progressions

Math Practices & Progressions

All English Language Arts Strands

Nested Learning Communities

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What is different?

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Focus on standards-based planning: Support teachers in identification of

appropriate text Formative and summative performance

assessment Identify key instructional practices essential

to CCSS

Additional implications

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The CCSS will change fundamentally how we do business:

Instructional materials Professional learning Monitoring and accountability Grading/reporting for parents

Full School Day/Year is essential More time for teacher planning and

professional development More time for authentic student learning