1. Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects The Common Core State Standards

2. Discuss Shifts Define Literacy Work with the Common Core State Standards Collaborate across content area Objectives

3. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 4I know and understand what is being asked of me and I am ready to infuse the literacy standards in the content area class. 3I have attended trainings on how to infuse literacy in the content area class but I am still not sure of how the task will be carried out. 2I have heard that we have to incorporate literacy in the content are class but I have not received any trainings and therefore I am not sure what it entails and how it is going to affect me. 1I have never incorporated literacy in my content area class.

4.  Locate and Read the Article titled “Common Core: Now What?”.  As you read, Underline, circle, or highlight, words and /or phrases and/or ideas that stood out to you in making this shift into Common Core.  Provide and post a one sentence summary and/or word that would sum up your initial thoughts and or feelings about these shifts.  Be prepared to share out. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

5. Locate the handout titled “Reflecting on the shift”. With your table discuss and complete the indicators. Be prepared to share out. Reflecting on Shifts to implement the Common Core State Standards for ELA/Literary

6. Let’s Break

7.  How do you incorporate literacy in your content area? What is Literacy?

8. The ability to read and write and for further knowledge and interest, write coherently, and think critically about the written word. Visual literacy is the ability to understand all forms of communication; which includes body language, pictures, maps, and videos. Literacy is...

9.  A continuum of learning enabling individuals to achieve their goals, to develop their knowledge and potential, and to participate fully in their community and wider society. Literacy Involves

10. The Standards is comprise of three main sections:  Comprehensive K–5 section  Two content area-specific sections for grades 6–12  one for English-Language Arts  one for literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical subjects. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

11.  Each section is divided into strands: Reading Writing Speaking and Listening Language Which two strands does the 6-12 History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects focus on? Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.

12. The 6-12 History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects section focuses on the Reading and Writing strand. What does this mean to you? Be prepared to share out. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects.

13. Each strand is headed by a set of CCR anchor standards. What are Anchor standards? Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

14. Locate the Handout titled “Name that Standard”. As I read the anchor standard, “name” the standard with a 1-5 word phrase. Pairs should reach a consensus about the most precise “name” for each standards. Be Prepared to share out. Activity: Name that Standard

15. Name that Standard Suggested Answers ReadingWriting 1. Evidence6. Point of View/Purpose 1. Write arguments6. Use Technology 2. Central Idea7. Multimedia2. Write to explain/inform 7. Write short research 3. Interaction8. Argument3. Write Narratives8. Use Multiple Sources 4. Vocabulary9. Multiple Texts4. Write with coherence 9. Use text Evidence 5. Text StructureRange of Complexity 5. Plan, Revise, Rewrite Range of Tasks and purpose

16. Locate the handout titled “CCSS in The Content Areas”. Read and discuss any similarities, differences, and collaborative ideas with your table. In the far right column make notes. Be Prepared to Share out. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

17. Locate the Handout titled “Literacy in History /Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects” and “Standards for Reading Informational Text ”. With your table, discuss how standard one begins and evolves over grade levels? Be prepared to Share out Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

18.  Locate the handout titled “Course Description”.  Choose a subject and get with any partner.  With your partner create a mini lesson infusing as many reading and writing benchmarks. The lesson can be for 1 day or 1 week.  Be prepared to share out. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

19. With your table brainstorm what one should see, hear, taste, feel, and smell when they walk into a Literacy and Writing Common Core infused content are classroom. Depict that classroom in a drawing. Be prepared to share out. Gallery Walk Activity

20. Let’s Break

21. Locate the chart titled “What is not Covered”. Read and discuss what is not covered in the standards with the people at your table. For each item, determine what effects (both positive and negative) this can have on the overall scope of things if these items are not addressed? Be prepared to share out. Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

22. CoveredNot Covered 1. The standard define what all students are expected to know and be able to do 1. They do not say how teachers should teach 2. The standards focus on what is essential 2 They do not describe all that can or should be taught. 3. The standards provide a baseline for college and career readiness. 3. They do not define the nature of advance course work for students who meet the standards prior to the end of high school. 4. The standards set grade specific standards 4. They do not define the intervention methods or materials necessary to support students who are well below or well above grade level expectations 5. The Standards provides an opportunity for All to learn and meet the same high standards if they are to access the knowledge and skills necessary in their post-high school lives. 5. They do not define the full range of support appropriate for English Language Learners and for students with special needs. 6. The standards component describe herein are critical to college and career readiness 6. They do not define the whole of such readiness What's not covered by the standards

23. Discuss and chart the structures that are in place to accommodate what is not covered by the standards at the district, school, and classroom level. Be prepared to share out (Note the common structures) Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

24. If nothing is in place, on a sticky note come up with one thing you can do for each finding in your respective positions. Be prepared to share out. Locate the poster around the room that has your position on it and place your sticky on the poster. Group Discussion Common Core State Standards Overview of Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies

25. 4I know and understand what is being asked of me and I am ready to infuse the literacy standards in the content area class. 3I have attended trainings on how to infuse literacy in the content area class but I am still not sure of how the task will be carried out. 2I have heard that we have to incorporate literacy in the content are class but I have not received any trainings and therefore I am not sure what it entails and how it is going to affect me. 1I have never incorporated literacy in my content area class.

26. “ If we teach today as we taught yesterday, we rob our children of tomorrow.” John Dewey. Final Thoughts