Across the Curriculum

1. Introduction to the Common Core – Ken Robinson video 2.Common Core Recommended Focus on Reading – Informational and Literary Texts 3.Incorporating Reading Time into Every Classroom 4. Cross Curricular Collaboration Opportunities 5. Using Tier 3: Academic Vocabulary 6. Developing Text Dependent Questions 7. Close Reading/Annotation a.Small Group Assignment and Discussion b.Examples of TDQ’s 8.Group Share of Ideas – How to adapt individual classrooms to meet the Common Core requirements. 9. Grade Level Cross Curricular Collaboration

Shift: Reading, Writing and Speaking Grounded in Evidence from Text, Both Literary and Informational

Recommended Percentages for Reading throughout the Day

Recommended Percentages for Reading during English Language Arts Class

Recommended Percentage of Each Type of Writing

 There is a direct correlation between how much students read and how well they write.  More reading=better writing!  Teachers should stress the importance of why being a good reader and writer is important within their subject areas.  For example, why an accountant or a nurse or a mechanic needs to be able to read and write well.

As a school we could decide to implement a reading initiative across curriculums. In order to keep students engaged at all times, all non- instructional time could be used for independent reading. For example, when a student finishes his math test he could read a novel he has selected to read instead of just sitting quietly while others work on their tests.

Cross Curricular Collaboration Mastering the NXGen Standards and Literacy Instruction

Collaboration is an Essential Aspect of Common Core Instruction “Collaboration: The standards create a foundation to work collaboratively across states and districts, pooling resources and expertise, to create curricular tools, professional development, common assessments and other materials.” From Achieve the Core…

Rigor regarding literacy, vocabulary, and writing has increased across disciplines These things aren’t just for English class anymore… Text analysis Vocabulary development Argumentative Writing Research papers Literacy Instruction

Overview of Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects Reading Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects –Knowledge of domain-specific vocabulary –Analyze, evaluate, and differentiate primary and secondary sources –Synthesize quantitative and technical information, including facts presented in maps, timelines, flowcharts, or diagrams Writing Standards for History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects –Write arguments on discipline-specific content and informative/explanatory texts –Use of data, evidence, and reason to support arguments and claims –Use of domain-specific vocabulary

Working together to Master the NxGen Literacy Standards Create Cross-curricular units. Use novels to teach history and science Use non-fiction articles and research studies to teach English Check in with each other and align curriculum

Vocabulary Instruction in All Content Areas

Manzo, Manzo, and Thomas (2006):"word learning can improve the capacity to learn" and "a rich vocabulary increases comprehension and, therefore, most all learning" (p. 615). Lubliner and Smetana (2005): "Children with larger vocabularies find reading easier, read more widely, and do better in school" (p. 163). Ultimately, vocabulary acquisition impacts achievement in all classes, not only ELA classes. Research Says:

Tier 1 Basic Vocabulary Tier 2 High frequency Multiple meaning words Tier 3: Precision Vocabulary Specialized words that are content specific Common Core Appendix A

Vocabulary Tools Interactive: I Have … Who has … Save The Last Word For Me “Kick Me” Nonlinguistic: Word Web4-squareNewspaper picture & caption Shutter BookCornell notesAlpha boxes Technology Tools: WordSiftTagxedoVocabGrabber InstaGrok

Haiku definition activity: ) Brainstorm words & definition. Circle # of syllables isotope 3 equal protons 4 different number of neutrons 8 order of operation 7 PEMDAS 2 correct answer 4 2)Alter wording to fit formula 5 syllables first line 7 syllables second line 5 syllables last line Let’s Practice Share vocabulary ideas with your elbow buddy.

Isotope Definition protons are equal isotopes of hydrogen different neutrons Order of Operation when you’re doing math remember to do PEMDAS so it will be right

Text Dependent Questions & Annotation

Text Dependent Questions: Questions that can only be answered by referring explicitly back to the text that is being read.

● The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) require students to “read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and make logical inferences from it”. ● Students need to be able to find evidence in the text, so our questioning should reinforce this skill.

Using TDQs Purposefully: –Many good teachers already use some kind of TDQ in their classroom! Making use of supplemental texts –Use TDQs with supplemental texts that are more challenging than the traditional textbook –Focusing on evidence and argument, not just recall or comprehension.

Low-level, literal, or recall questions –Low-level referring to Bloom’s Taxonomy or Webb’s Depth of Knowledge (comprehension = low level) –good TDQs can be very complex and inferential Focused on comprehension strategies –Questions are meant to point towards the important aspects of the text and to knowledge that is transferable Just questions… TDQs are not just questions; –they can be powerful. Along with high quality complex text – they will drive the CCSS in the classroom

Can only be answered with evidence from the text. –TDQ’s should not require background knowledge Can be literal (checking for understanding) but must also involve analysis, synthesis, evaluation. Focus on difficult portions of text in order to enhance reading proficiency. –TDQ’s are an opportunity to address the academic (tier two) vocabulary and syntax that are features of complex text – the features that make text difficult for students.

Not Text Dependent In “The Gettysburg Address” Lincoln says the nation is dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Why is equality an important value to promote? Why do you think that improving your memory is important? Text Dependent “The Gettysburg Address” mentions the year According to Lincoln’s speech, why is this year significant to the events described in the speech? How does the author support the statement “nerves are the body’s wiring?”. Give specific words or phrases that the author uses as evidence.

Annotation: While reading, students mark the pages for: – important information –text meaning or key details –Ideas and questions The amount of annotation is not necessarily relevant, but the act of writing something helps the students to read the text more closely

We need to teach purposeful annotation –This means NOT HIGHLIGHTING EVERYTHING! When we can’t write in the book… –Post-it notes –Copy important sections of text that you want to have students annotate

Margin comments: –Outline main ideas –Comments and questions Underlining and brackets around important information Circling unfamiliar vocabulary Symbols

Sit with your grade level (Go with your data team grade level) Annotation practice Preassigned English teachers as facilitators Annotate assigned informational texts Text Dependent Question Practice With a partner in your grade level group, create a text dependent question based on the informational text

EBSCOHOST Login: WEST Password: VIRGINIA

- Database of Articles ID: West PW: Virginia Access to a variety of informational texts in all subject areas website that indicates reading level - area on Berkeley County Schools that has ELA and Literacy information - Kelly Gallagher articles - Common Core Text Exemplars for ELA, Science, Social Studies and Technical Courses, pp