Literacy in the Non-ELA Classroom
Standards:
1. Read
closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical
inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to
support conclusions drawn from the text.
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Strategies
Three Column Note Taking- samples
Two Column Note Taking (text/illustration) 4 Inferencing Questions Strong Evidence |
Technology Alignment:
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2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
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3. Analyze
how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course
of a text.
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4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
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5. Analyze
the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and
larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate
to each other and the whole.
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6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
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8. Delineate
and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity
of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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9. Analyze
how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build
knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
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10. Read
and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and
proficiently.
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Additional Reading Resources:
Before/During/After Reading
Teaching Reading and Writing
Illinois Reading and Writing Resources
Key Points Document
Social Studies Reading Passages
Core Standards pdf
Tools for Teaching Reading
The Comprehension Toolkit
Before/During/After Reading
Teaching Reading and Writing
Illinois Reading and Writing Resources
Key Points Document
Social Studies Reading Passages
Core Standards pdf
Tools for Teaching Reading
The Comprehension Toolkit
Standards:
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Strategies
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Technology Alignment
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1. Write
arguments to support claims in an
analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and
sufficient evidence.
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Arguments= Many ideas for argument writing on pintrest boards http://www.pinterest.com/pin/212443307396547862/
or http://www.pinterest.com/elaseminars/writing-argument/ |
2. Write
informative/explanatory texts to
examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through
the effective selection, organization, and analysis
of content.
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analysis of content= Highlighting Strategy
http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/3-6highlighting.htm informative/explanatory texts = pages 145 – 149 http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/studentsuccess/thinkliteracy/files/writing.pdf |
3. Write
narratives to develop real or
imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details
and well-structured event sequences.
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Narratives= Journals http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/types_of_journals.pdf
Narratives= Unsent Letters Activity http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/unsent_letters09.pdf |
4. Produce
clear and coherent writing in which the development,
organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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Development= The Boxing Match writing development sheet
task, purpose, and audience= RAFT Strategy http://literacy.kent.edu/eureka/strategies/raft.pdf |
5. Develop
and strengthen writing as needed by planning,
revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
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Planning= “4 Paragraphs to Passing” http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/pdffiles/ambrose.pdf
trying a new approach= The You Speak/ I Write Strategy http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/6-12youspeakIwrite.htm revising= CD Strategy http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/6-12enhancingdetails.htm or Asking Questions to Revise Guide Sheet or Editing and Revising; Peer Editing |
6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
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to produce and publish writing= Publishing Toolkit
http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/Toolbox/Publishing_Toolkit.htm |
7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
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based on focused questions= Q20 Strategy http://gse.buffalo.edu/org/writingstrategies/6-12questionstooutline.htm
demonstrating understanding:= LINK Worksheet http://www.sccresa.org/downloads/common_core/link_20110329_115618_71.pdf |
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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Gather relevant information= Column Notes (below)
avoiding plagiarism= Citation Guide http://library.csun.edu/Guides/ResearchStrategies/CitationStyleGuides |
9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support
analysis, reflection, and research.
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Draw evidence= CEE Pyramid (below)
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10. Write
routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and
revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a
range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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11. Develop personal, cultural, textual, and thematic connection within and across genres as they respond to texts through written, digital, and oral presentation, employing a variety of media and genres.
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Additional Writing Resources:
Persuasive Writing v. Argumentative Writing
Teaching Writing Strategies
Teaching Reading and Writing (Same as above)
Writers Toolkit for Steps of Writing
Writers Workshop Support Guide
Cool Tools for Schools
Google Search 'Graphic Organizers"
SmartArt in MS Office
Key Points Document
Core Standards pdf
EdPuzzle
What is Text?
http://www.readingonline.org/articles/handbook/wade/
http://www.burkinsandyaris.com/non-traditional-texts-and-the-common-core/
http://alttexts.wordpress.com/
Try it Out!
Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
Freedom vs. Security Article
Reading and Writing Lesson Template
Tools for Teaching Reading
What is a Close Read?
Researching Across the Curriculum
Anchor Standards in Practice
Mrs. Christopher's Page