PARCC Model Content Frameworks for English Language Arts

PARCC Model Content Frameworks for English Language Arts (ELA)/Literacy Grades 3 -11 Adapted from: PARCC Model Content Frameworks English Language Arts/Literacy October 2011

Model Content Frameworks for ELA/Literacy “to serve as a bridge between the Common Core State Standards [CCCS] and the PARCC assessments”

Model Content Frameworks for ELA/Literacy � Voluntary resource � Designed to aid Curriculum Developers and Educators in implementing the CCSS � Illustrate “one of a number of ways” the CCSS may be organized over the course of a school year

Frameworks are not final � Intended � PARCC to be dynamic and evolve encourages educators to use the Frameworks � Feedback solicited for revisions

Purpose of PARCC Model Content Frameworks for ELA/Literacy � Support � Inform implementation of the CCSS development of PARCC item specifications and blueprints (Grades 3 -11)

PARCC Assessments: ELA/Literacy The PARCC assessments will allow us to make important claims about students’ knowledge and skills. Whether students… ◦ Can Read and Comprehend Complex Literary and Informational Text ◦ Can Write Effectively When Analyzing Text ◦ Have Attained Overall Proficiency in ELA/literacy Adapted from: PARCC Overview Presentation, January 2012

PARCC Assessment System “…Designed to measure knowledge, skills and understandings essential to achieving college and career readiness. ” � Includes ◦ ◦ ◦ following areas, per CCSS: Reading complex texts Writing effectively when using and/or analyzing sources Conducting and reporting on research Speaking and listening Language use for reading, writing and speaking Adapted from: PARCC Overview Presentation, January 2012

PARCC Assessment System Adapted from: PARCC Overview Presentation, January 2012

Structure of the Model Content Frameworks: ELA/Literacy Four sections: 1. Narrative Summary of the ELA Standards 2. The Model Content Framework Chart 3. Key Terms and Concepts for the Model Content Framework Chart 4. Writing and Speaking & Listening Standards Progressions Charts

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Narrative Summary of the ELA Standards � Provides overview � Highlights critical and distinctive characteristics and insights articulated within: ◦ Grs. 3 -5 ELA/Literacy CCSS ◦ Grs. 6 -11 ELA CCSS

Implications for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subject Areas � Frameworks reflect CCSS vision: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Language is a shared responsibility within schools � Provide foundational ideas for incorporating disciplinary literacy skills and practice into instructional programming

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Model Content Framework Chart � Illustrates level overview of standards for each grade � Provides a model of how the standards could be organized into 4 instructional modules ◦ Could easily be reorganized based on semester, trimesters, quarters, etc. � Illustrates and provides context for the standards; it does not replace the standards themselves

The “foundation” of chart includes both: Arrows provided to help illustrate • Foundational Skills the connectedness of the elements; in Reading for Each module SUGGESTS the Highlighting the integrated nature students in Grades 3 NUMBER and TEXT TYPES -5; and, of reading, writing and research that students read analyze • the fundamental skill set for students in Grades 3 -11. SAMPLE MODEL FRAMEWORKS CHART

Students then write about these texts either to express an opinion/ make an argument or to inform/explain Research and Narrative Writing tasks appear in each module

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Model Frameworks Chart � Provides educators flexibility to order the modules and content within modules reflecting needs. � Knowledge & skills embedded across 4 modules address ALL the standards for each grade level; therefore, order of the 4 modules is not critical.

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Model Frameworks Charts What changes throughout the modules? ◦ Focus on types of texts read and written ◦ Emphasis on types of texts read and written What remains constant throughout the modules? ◦ Cultivation of students literacy skills in preparation for college and career readiness and PARCC assessments

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Key Terms and Concepts for the Model Content Frameworks Chart � Provides Chart � Elements explanation of elements within Framework play a key role within CCSS � Elements reflect critical emphasis within PARCC Assessment System “NOT intended to limit the types of texts educators may use”

Deconstructing the Frameworks: Writing & Speaking and Listening Standards Progressions Charts � Highlight the changes between the previous grade and current grade

Continuing the conversations… PARCC Model Content Framework Conversations: Build Awareness: ◦ Share Power Point with educator colleagues Build Understanding: ◦ Gather educators to discuss grade level Model Content Framework �Utilize RIDE’s PARCC Model Content Framework for ELA/Literacy Guide document to facilitate discussion �Review Curriculum & possible implications

Resources to Support CCSS Implementation and PARCC CCSS Resources visit: http: //www. ride. ri. gov/Division-EEIE/transition. aspx PARCC Resources visit: http: //www. ride. ri. gov/assessment/PARCC. aspx OR www. parcconline. org