What is Common at the Core of the New State
Standards
Presented by Shelly Tallman
What is the core?Hot
Solid center
Fluid
Penetrates every country
Seeps out as a result of shifts at the surface
Why do we need to shift?
"We can't solve problems
by using the same kind of thinking
we used when we created them.“-Einstein
1. At least 50% of what students read is
informationalAccess the World
Literature
Science
Social Studies
Arts
2. Knowledge in the Disciplines
Middle school and high school content area teachers
emphasize literacy experiences in planning and
instruction.
3. Staircase of Complexity
Each grade level requires a step of growth on the staircase
Students read grade appropriate text
Teachers are more patient
Allow for more close and careful reading
Provide appropriate scaffolding
Prepare students for college and career reading text
4.Text-based Answers
5. Writing from Sources
Sample comprehension question based on the content:
Sample comprehension question based on the composition:
6. Academic Vocabulary
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