1. Integrating Literacy & Social Studies
Elmont UFSD
Integrating Literacy & Social Studies
“A Framework for Success”
Superintendent Al Harper

2. NYS Social Studies Introduction: Framework, Curriculum, Assessment

3. Today’s Goals
To identify and understand the three Social Studies shifts.
To introduce the structure and content of the New York State K-6 Social Studies Framework.
Develop a unit incorporating the three Social Studies shifts with grade specific Social Studies content.

4. NYS Social Studies: Toolkit and Inquiries

5. Why does the Framework Matter?
Teaching Literacy Through Content - By incorporating complex texts, all Elmont students can accomplish a higher level of literacy and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for rigorous assessments in the framework of global content. Social Studies Literacy - Being literate in Social Studies means understanding the conventions by which documents within the Social Studies disciplines are written, including the integration of ReadyGen trade books, primary sources, images, maps, data, and artifacts. Doing Social Studies -Social Studies helps students understand, respect and appreciate the commonalities and differences that give the U.S character and identity. It lends itself to be incorporated into the 90 minute literacy block, character education program and other Elmont specific events.

10. The Framework Emphasis on: Balance of content and skills
Civics and preparing students for citizenship and to take informed action.

11. The Framework Inquiry Arc Developing questions and planning inquiries
Applying disciplinary concepts and tools
Evaluating sources and using evidence
Communicating conclusions and taking informed action

17. Timeline for Adoption of Frame- work and New Assessments
April 28,
2014
Early Fall 2014
June 2018
June 2019
June 2020
Framework adopted by the NYS Board of Regents
NYSED to
release a Field Guide with guidance on how to integrate social studies content, practices, and CCLS in the context of rigorous,
inquiry-driven
instruction
The first administration for Regents examinations aligned to the Framework in Global History and Geography (Assessing Concepts and Skills from 10th grade Global ).
The first administration for Regents examinations aligned to the Framework in US History and Government
Date for graduation of first class required to pass both Global and USHG aligned to the new Framework.

18. Where do we go from here?