Writing for the Common Core Ala Moana Hotel

Writing for the Common Core Ala Moana Hotel 1 February 2013 Rebekah Caplan Field Services, SAS

Agenda • Welcome • Group Survey • Addressing the CCSS Writing Standards • Toward “Smarter Balanced”

Group Survey: Rate Your Experience with the CCSS Writing Standards 3 2 1 Well Underway Jumping In Our site/CAS is currently implementing the full range of CCSS Writing Standards. Our site/CAS has attended several trainings/meetings on the CCSS Writing Standards and have just begun implementation. Our site/CAS is relatively new to learning about the CCSS Writing Standards and expectations. I will better understand the writing standards once implementation is underway. I came to this session hoping to learn as much as I can! We are quite familiar with standards documents and expectations. I came to this session to add to my knowledge about the CCSS Writing I am hoping to gain a sense of how to address these new, rigorous Newcomer

The CCSS Writing Standards 2 Minute Reflection When you think about the CCSS Writing Standards, what comes to mind? Plan to exchange reflections with a partner.

Turn and Talk Exchange reflections with a partner. Highlight an important word, phrase, or idea that stands out to you—even if you already know the information.

Writing Genres for CCR What are we thinking when we think of the CCSS Writing Standards?

Writing Genres for CCR Write arguments (opinions, K-5) to support claims, using reasoning and evidence. Write informative/explanatory texts to convey complex ideas and information clearly. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences, using effective technique, well-chosen details, and wellstructured event sequences.

Writing Genres for CCR Research to Build and Present Knowledge

What about Research? What is the role of Research in the CCSS?

Research in the Standards Review Anchor Standards 7, 8, and 9 in the CCSS Writing Standards. Work with your partner to answer these questions: Which standard addresses the way students search for information? Which standard requires students to draw from information they have read? Which standard refers to the kinds of writing students will do in response to/connection with the writing standards?

Research in the Writing Genres Which writing genre does research fall under?

Research in the Standards Students will need to master genre elements for the three major text types to be effective researchers: • Informational/Explanatory Writing • Opinion Writing • Narrative Writing Genres “blend” depending on the task!

The Role of Research Listen to an idea…

From Primary Grades to High School Graduation K-2 9 -12

College and Career Readiness Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

College and Career Readiness Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Research in the Standards Let’s begin a “short” research project…

Research in the Standards Research Question “Is Google Making Us Stupid? ”

Getting Started… Mystery Envelopes Open the envelopes at your table, and read the writing prompt. Gather your thoughts, and begin writing. (4 minutes. ) (Your audience are your trusted “colleagues. ”) 18 Academic Language for All Students

Writing Genres for CCR What are we thinking? Share your draft with a partner Think of nominating someone’s response to share with the whole group.

Write an Anecdote Think of a memorable experience or event in which you thought about/wondered/questioned uses of the internet in your daily life. Tell the story or moment of what happened. Narrative: “I have a good story/anecdote to tell. ”

Explain an Issue You have probably heard how some people embrace technology and access to instant information, while others say that we are losing something with the ever-changing world of the internet. How would you explain this problem? Informative: “I am an expert on this subject. ”

Argue Your Point of View Is Google Making Us Stupid? What are your beliefs? Argument: “Here are my views on this topic and why my views are sound. ”

Comparing Text Types Narrative Informational Argument Writer’s Stance “I have a good story/anecdote to tell. ” “I am an expert on this subject. ” “Here are my views on this topic and why my views are sound. ” Organizational Structures movement, sequence through time Controlling idea, topics and subtopics Claims, reasons, evidence Genre Features setting, characters, actions, conflicts perspective, range of strategies— narration, description, explanation, direct quotes, graphics judgments, anecdotes, statistics, facts, quotations, primary & secondary sources, counterarguments

Our Research Question “Is Google Making Us Stupid? ”

Award Winning Researcher/Journalist Nicolas Carr The Shallows: What The Internet Is Doing To Our Brains W. W. Norton & Company, Inc. (New York, 2011)

Source Material Let’s read what an “expert” has to say on the topic…

Source Material Let’s read what an “expert” has to say on the topic…

Get Ready to “Think”… 3 -Minute Papers

Three 3 -Minute Papers 3 -Minute Paper #1 What is Nicolas Carr saying? What is this article about? Nicolas Carr explains _____. Nicolas Carr reflects______. Nicolas Carr analyzes _____.

Three 3 -Minute Papers Skip a few lines. Get ready for paper #2.

Three 3 -Minute Papers Select a line or phrase in the text that is interesting to you— something that makes you think. Highlight that line.

Three 3 -Minute Papers 3 -Minute Paper #2 Write about why this line or phrase makes you think. Use one of these sentence frames: The line/phrase “____” makes me think about/ wonder ____. The line/phrase “_____” suggests that_______.

Three 3 -Minute Papers 3 -Minute Paper #3 Finish this statement: Nicolas Carr probably believes that…

~ Notebook Exchange ~ Step One Step Two Read each Highlight a line other’s 2 -minute you found papers. interesting and/or helped you add to your thinking or understanding of the essay. The line can come from any of the “three” papers. Step Three Write a sticky-note response, explaining why you found that line of interest. (Dear Calvin)… Your statement/thoughts about____ are interesting because_____. Your statement/thoughts

Collaborating as Researchers… Researcher’s/ Peer Review Chair!

Response to Texts What does the text say? What does it mean? What does it matter? Sheridan Blau Teachers College, Columbia University

Mathematical/Scientific Thinking What is observed? What principles apply? What questions should be asked?

Historical Thinking What is the text? What is the subtext? What is the context?

What makes a prize-winning journalist? Did Nicolas Carr… • Conduct sustained research based on a focused question? • Gather relevant evidence from multiple print and digital sources…integrate the information avoiding plagiarism? • Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research?

Toward Smarter Balanced Sample Released Tasks Summative Assessment Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium • Grade 4 • Grade 6 • Grade 11

Summing Up the Common Core State Standards What the standards demand is for students to read like a detective and to write like an investigative reporter. David Coleman, CCSS ELA Team Coordinator