COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS

1. COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS English Language Arts, & Literacy In History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Note that the ELA strand includes literacy standards in multiple subject areas. Note that the ELA strand includes literacy standards in multiple subject areas.

2. Things you have already done: Attended an introductory session; Full day (ELA) � day Or 2 day (MCLA) This presentation is not intended to be an introduction. If you have not participated in one of these events, you should visit our website and do some of the introductory activities on your own. This presentation is not intended to be an introduction. If you have not participated in one of these events, you should visit our website and do some of the introductory activities on your own.

3. Things you have already done: Completed the �Treasure Hunt� so that you understand: How each of the 4 documents is organized What information is included in each section Language of the CCSS Make sure you know the difference between the standards and the imitative, and that you have a sense of the meaning of many of the acronyms used relative to CCSS.Make sure you know the difference between the standards and the imitative, and that you have a sense of the meaning of many of the acronyms used relative to CCSS.

4. Things you have already done: Explored the Maine DOE CCSS content pages Studied Appendix A to develop understanding of text complexity, text types, foundational skills, and vocabulary as these relate to the standards Reviewed Appendix B to gain some familiarity with exemplars and sample tasks

5. You have with you today: Digital copies of the 4 CCSS documents OR Paper copies of the 4 documents Your favorite annotation tools An open mind and enthusiastic spirit If you are going to do the following activities, or if you are going to lead these activities, you will need these materials. If you are going to do the following activities, or if you are going to lead these activities, you will need these materials.

6. Goals for ELA Session : Review what we have done so far Understand how information currently available influences interpretation of standards Explore a few big ideas and concepts We will look at a few standards but the primary purpose of this session is to develop a protocol for further study. We will look at a few standards but the primary purpose of this session is to develop a protocol for further study.

7. Note how each layer adds understanding to the interpretation and application of the standards. Note how each layer adds understanding to the interpretation and application of the standards.

8. Cognitive Demand Norm Webb, 2002 Depth of Knowledge http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/documents/dok_levels_ela_math-webb.pdf Currently included on NECAP reports Can be applied to standards, assessment, instruction Level is not relative to grade Find this document at http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/documents/dok_levels_ela_math-webb.pdf Find this document at http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/documents/dok_levels_ela_math-webb.pdf

9. Activity #1 Go to appendix B, table of contents Turn to your grade span and select one text type (literary, informational, or other content areas) Highlight the texts listed that match texts you currently teach at that grade level Look in the adjacent grade spans and underline texts you teach in the original (your) grade span but which appear in another grade span (app B)

10. Activity #1 continued Look to the SSPT section (relative to the original grade span) Determine DOK for each Review the reading standards for one strand (as directed) Curriculum and instruction impact: review, justify, or revise; refer to the three elements of complexity to support your decisions

11. Activity #2 Follow the directions described in each of the handouts. The 6 topics include: Reading Literacy in history/social studies Writing Writing in other content areas Speaking and listening Language Find the handouts at: http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/9to12.html#next Find the handouts at: http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/9to12.html#next

12. Resources Bookmark this address as your primary CCSS resource. http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela/elem.html See the first item on the site for a method to study. Watch the site for a detailed study guide. Links to unit/lesson plans are in the works and will be posted throughout the school year. Sign up for the ELA list serve: http://mailman.informe.org/mailman/listinfo/englishlanguagearts Email us with questions patsy.dunton@maine.gov leeann.larsen@maine.gov Emphasize the use of Maine resources over national if possible. Emphasize the use of Maine resources over national if possible.