1. SOCIAL STUDIES Grade-Level Expectations and Textbook Alignment

2. Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) NOT curriculum NOT curriculum Content specific statements of what a student should know and be able to do at the end of a given grade Content specific statements of what a student should know and be able to do at the end of a given grade Refinements of the state content standards Refinements of the state content standards

3. FIFTH GRADE Geography:The World in Spatial Terms BenchmarkG-1A-M2 interpreting and developing maps, globes, graphs, charts, models and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns GLE 3: Interpret a map, using a map key/legend and symbols, distance scale, compass rose, cardinal or intermediate directions, and latitude and longitude (G-1A-M2) 4: Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of water/waterways on a map of the United States (G-1A-M2)

4. GLEs and Textbook Alignment Resources  Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs) Lists - primary  Key Concepts in Assessment Guides  www.louisianaschools.net, purple tab www.louisianaschools.net  LEAP, GEE – link in left column  iLEAP – drop down menu  Caution – used for assessment purposes; do not cover all that is taught  Comprehensive Curriculum  Examples of types of content as apply to GLEs

5. What does it mean to align textbook content with Grade-Level Expectations? What criteria will committee members use to determine if they agree with a publisher’s alignment with a GLE?

6. Example 12: Describe the causes and effects of cultural diffusion and the effects of cultural diversity in Louisiana (G-1C- M5) Social studies content associated with the GLE must be present in text material Text material should provide information on cultural diffusion and diversity of cultures in LA Actual skill to be shown by student may not be part of text. Text material is not required to ask students to discuss causes and effects.

7. Use of a term and/or its definition does not constitute alignment with a GLE unless the only student understanding is to know the definition.

8. Grade 3 Social Studies 27. Define laws and explain the difference between laws and rules (C-1A-E7) 27. Define laws and explain the difference between laws and rules (C-1A-E7)  Cite page for definition of law  Information about laws vs rules  Possibly cite pages on which there are examples of laws and rules

9. FIFTH GRADE Geography:The World in Spatial Terms BenchmarkG-1A-M2 interpreting and developing maps, globes, graphs, charts, models and databases to analyze spatial distributions and patterns GLE 3: Interpret a map, using a map key/legend and symbols, distance scale, compass rose, cardinal or intermediate directions, and latitude and longitude (G-1A-M2) 4: Locate major landforms and geographic features, places, and bodies of water/waterways on a map of the United States (G-1A-M2)

10. Grade 1 Social Studies Geography: The World in Spatial Terms BenchmarkG-1A-E3 constructing maps, graphs, charts, and diagrams to describe geographical information and to solve problems GLE 5: Create simple maps to identify the relative location of places in the school and community (G-1A-E3)

11. United States History History: Historical Thinking Skills BenchmarkH-1A-H3 Interpreting and evaluating the historical evidence presented in primary and secondary sources GLE 9: Evaluate and use multiple primary or secondary materials to interpret historical facts, ideas, or issues (H-1A-H3) 10: Determine when primary and/or secondary sources would be most useful when analyzing historical events (H-1A- H3)

12. FREE ENTERPRISE Economics: Fundamental Economic Concepts BenchmarkE-1A-H1 analyzing the impact of the scarcity of productive resources and examining the choices and opportunity cost that result GLE 6: Identify the four basic economic questions (E-1A-H1) What to produce? How to produce it? How much to produce? Who gets what is produced?

13. Textbooks should Serve as a resource to teachers and students Serve as a resource to teachers and students Provide accurate and adequate information Provide accurate and adequate information Correlate well with the content of the GLEs Correlate well with the content of the GLEs

14. Contact Information Carolyn Sessions Carolyn Sessions GLE and Comprehensive Curriculum Coordinator GLE and Comprehensive Curriculum Coordinator Carolyn.Sessions@la.gov Carolyn.Sessions@la.govCarolyn.Sessions@la.gov 1-877-453-2721 1-877-453-2721