Here is a sample of what you can find on the website linked below:
While grades 3-6 Communication Arts MAP assessment is aligned to the GLEs this school year, here are steps K-6 teachers can begin taking now regarding the implementation of the CCSS:
- Examine the text complexity of currently used materials against the text exemplars provided in Appendix B of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) document.
- Begin discussions concerning how to increase students’ ability to read text of increasing complexity at all levels.
- Emphasize nonfiction text.
- Teach “close” reading. “Close” reading means reading for the purpose of uncovering layers of meaning and allowing for deep comprehension.
- Emphasize writing instruction, particularly argumentative/opinion and information/explanatory writing at all levels.
- Examine the writing samples provided in Appendix C to become familiar with the expected proficiency levels at each grade level.
- Intentionally teach vocabulary in context, particularly general academic and domain-specific vocabulary.
- Emphasize student collaboration and peer feedback for presentations and projects.\
- Incorporate technology into instruction, student learning, and assessment.
- Begin discussion among teachers of all content areas to determine how to help students meet the particular challenges of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and language in their respective fields.
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