Enhancing Writing Skills in CKLA: Alignment with Common Core Standards
This session focuses on the integration of reading and writing in the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program. Participants will explore how writing is explicitly taught and examined for alignment with Common Core Standards. The agenda includes discussions on various writing standards for Kindergarten through Grade 2, including dictation, shared writing, narrative forms, and persuasive writing. Attendees will also engage in activities to enhance their understanding and ability to implement these strategies effectively.
Enhancing Writing Skills in CKLA: Alignment with Common Core Standards
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Presentation Transcript
Day 2: Writing in the Core Knowledge Language Arts Program Learning from Student Work
Session 9: CKLA, Writing, and the Common Core Standards Examining Alignment
Agenda for Today • How do reading and writing work together? • How is writing explicitly taught within CKLA–NY? • How does CKLA–NY support learning of the writing process? • Is the writing approach taken within CKLA–NY aligned with Common Core Learning Standards?
Kindergarten • Dictation • Tracing, Copying • Shared writing (class charts, class stories and letters, class books, timelines, etc.) • Free writing • Drawing • Labeling
Grade One • Drawing with Sentence Writing • Word and Sentence Dictation • Instructional Writing (How to write instructions) • Descriptive Writing (How to write descriptions) • Fictional Narrative • Personal Narrative • Friendly letter • Opinion Paragraph/Persuasive Writing
Grade Two • Drawing and describing or labeling • Writing prompts • Fictional narrative • Narrative book report • Personal narratives • Friendly letter • Instructional writing • Descriptive paragraphs • Persuasive writing • Note-taking
Afternoon Office Hours If you cannot stay or even if you can and you have additional questions: ckla-ny@coreknowledge.org
Suggestions for This Afternoon • Do a room walk to examine answers to the “Questions only” activity conducted right before lunch and to revisit the Parking Lot for an updates. • Find a facilitator for any individualized questions. • Continue to build on your action plan from yesterday. • Prepare for your turnkey effort.
Off-Site Office Hours • First Monday, 4-5pm of every month • We encourage you to email questions or concerns prior to the meeting so we can compile and be ready to answer • We will also gladly take comments and questions ‘live’ http://meet42458028.adobeconnect.com/ cklaoffice/ • Ongoing, individual questions always welcome: ckla-ny@coreknowledge.org
Thank You! Please do not forget to complete Plus Delta cards on your way out.