Taking It to the Next Level: Using the Common Core and AASL Standards to Develop Lessons, Units and Curriculum NJASL Conference – December 1, 2012 Amy

Taking It to the Next Level: Using the Common Core and AASL Standards to Develop Lessons, Units and Curriculum NJASL Conference December 1, 2012 Amy Rominiecki and Nina Kemps NJ L4L Coordinators

21 st Century Standards Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) 2009 Core Curriculum Content Standards Standards for the 21st-Century Learner Technology Standards Partnership for 21 st Century Skills

COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE www.corestandards.org/ www.corestandards.org/

The Natural and Best Connector Literacy Across Subjects English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards What should students understand and be able to do by the end of high school?

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading Key Ideas and Details 1.Read closely 2.Determine central ideas or themes 3.Analyze how and why Craft and Structure 1.Interpret words and phrases 2.Analyze the structure 3.Assess how point of view or purpose shapes Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Integrate and evaluate content diverse formats Delineate and evaluate the argument Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes Range of Reading Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently Sample readings per grade level in Appendix B

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing Text Types and Purposes Write arguments Write informative/explanatory texts Write narratives Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing Develop and strengthen writing Use technology to produce and publish Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short .sustained research Gather relevant information multiple sources Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research Range of Writing Write routinely over extended time frames . for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing Text Types and Purposes 1.Write arguments 2.Write informative/explanatory texts 3.Write narratives 1.Production and Distribution of Writing 1.Produce clear and coherent writing 2.Develop and strengthen writing 3.Use technology to produce and publish 2.Research to Build and Present Knowledge 1.Conduct short .sustained research 2.Gather relevant information multiple sources 3.Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research 3.Range of Writing 1.Write routinely over extended time frames . 2. for a range of tasks, purposes and audiences

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration 1. Participate in conversations /collaborations with diverse partners 2. Integrate and evaluate information in diverse media 3. Evaluate speakers point of view, reasoning, use of evidence and rhetoric Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence that listeners can follow (reasoning, organization, development, appropriate to task, purpose, audience) 5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts/communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English

Common Core Shifts ELA/Literacy Complexity: The standards require regular practice with complex text and its academic language Evidence: The standards emphasize reading and writing grounded in evidence from text, both literary and informational Knowledge: The standards require building knowledge through content rich non-fiction K - 2 50% Informational Text 5 - 8 55% Informational Text 9 -12 70% informational Text

Reading Standards Progressive development of reading comprehension Text-Based Answers - evidence Academic Vocabulary Read with a purpose. Read like a detective.

Writing Standards Argument An reasoned, logical way to demonstrate the writers position, belief, or conclusion Change the readers point of view or ask the reader to accept writers evaluation of an issue Informational/Explanatory Writing Conveys information accurately Increase readers knowledge or understand a process Narrative Writing Narrative writing conveys experience, real or imaginary Can be used to inform, instruct, persuade, or entertain Sample writings of each per grade level in Appendix C

Writing Standards Access Who? What? When? Where? Analyze/ Synthesize What does this mean? Why is this important? So what? What if? Why? How? Write like a reporter

NJ ASSESSMENT http://www.parcconline.org/ Pilot NOW Test - 2014-15

NJ ASSESSMENT SAMPLE QUESTIONS http://www.parcconline.org/samples/english-language-artsliteracy/grade-7-elaliteracy

SELF ASSESSMENT Think of a lesson that you taught within the last month Look at the Common Core State Standards for Reading or Writing and identify up to 3 indicators that you have addressed in the lesson

Share in your group Choose one lesson to share with the group

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner Organization STANDARDS STRANDS INDICATORS BENCHMARKS/ACTION EXAMPLES Skills Dispositions in Action Responsibilities Self Assessment Strategies

Skills Key Question: Does the student have the right proficiencies to explore a topic or a subject further? Dispositions in Action Key Question: Is the student disposed to higher-level thinking and actively engaged in critical thinking to gain and share knowledge? 21 st Century Learners Responsibilities Key Question: Is the student aware that the foundational traits for 21 st -century learning requires self-accountability that extends beyond skills and dispositions? Self Assessment Strategies Key Question: Can the student recognize personal strengths and weaknesses over time and become a stronger, more independent learner?

Benchmarks Common Core by Grade Level Standards in Action Grades 2, 5, 8,10, 12

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner Action Examples SKILLS INDICATORS BENCHMARKS GRADE 2GRADE 5 GRADE 8GRADE 10 GRADE 12

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner Action Examples DISPOSITIONS IN ACTION INDICATORS SAMPLE BEHAVIORS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner Action Examples RESPONSIBILITIES INDICATORS SAMPLE BEHAVIORS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT

Standards for the 21 st -Century Learner Action Examples SELF-ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES INDICATORS STUDENT SELF-QUESTIONING EXAMPLES

TEACHING TO THE STANDARDS Collaborative approach If you cannot find willing partners, still teach these skills and dispositions Inquiry-based instruction Give opportunities for students to construct their own understanding Empower students to be independent inquirers The social nature of learning is valuable Assessment is an important component

RESOURCES http://www.ala.org/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/guidelinesandstandards

CROSSWALK http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandards/commoncore crosswalk/index.cfm

21 st CENTURY STANDARDS LESSONS @

RESOURCES http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/aasl/guidelinesandstandar ds/lessonplandatabase/lessonplandb.cfm

RESOURCES http://aasl.jesandco.org/ Link to database

RESOURCES http://aasl.jesandco.org/

MIDDLE SCHOOL LESSON

Add the Common Core Standards Add the Common Core Standards to the AASL Lesson Its Debatable Use the CCS from pg. 1-9 and the lesson from pg. 16 Add

CORE SUBJECTS English, reading or language arts World languages Arts Mathematics Economics Science Geography History Government and Civics CORE THEMES Global awareness Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy Civic literacy Health literacy Environmental literacy PARTNERSHIP FOR 21 ST CENTURY SKILLS Learning and Innovation Skills Creativity and Innovation Skills Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills Communication and Collaboration Skills Information, Media and Technology Skills Information Literacy Media Literacy ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) Literacy Life and Career Skills Flexibility and Adaptability Initiative and Self-Direction Social and Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity and Accountability Leadership and Responsibility

P21 Lesson Plans- Combines P21 and the Common Core http://www.p21.org/storage/documen ts/P21CommonCoreToolkit.pdf

Creativity and Innovation = Communication & Collaboration = Research and Information Fluency = Critical Thinking, Problem Solving & Decision Making = Digital Citizenship = Technology Operations & Concepts =

New Jersey Standards - P21 and CCSSI http://www.njcccs.org/Home.aspx

http://www.njcccs.org/ResourcebyContentAreaLink.aspx Technology Toolbox Sample Units New Jersey Standards Resources

NJASL Professional Development Resources Standards Comparison Chart http://www.njasl.org Curriculum Resources

NJASL Professional Development Resources Standards Comparison Chart http:// njschoollibraries.pbworks.comor go to

Other Resources Library Of Congress Other States Model Curriculums

http://www.loc.gov/teachers/standards/index.php LIBRARY OF CONGRESS & Common Core

New York City- Common Core/Information Fluency Continuum Alignments to meet Citywide Instructional Expectations (Grade by Grade K-12)

Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/lb/

Maryland School Library Media Curriculum http://www.marylandpublicschools.org/msd e/programs/technology/library_media

Portraits of Resilience 8 th Grade Shadow of Hate (Pre-reading Activity) Essential Question What is the impact of stereotyping on the American Culture? Task Research group 2 primary, 1 secondary sources required Create a Living Document illustrating the plight of Americans studied Design a memoir in form of scrapbook Individual historical or representative of time period. Five entries, five pictures maps, propaganda, artwork etc. Brief summary and bibliography on back Presented to class displayed in library Preparation for reading of : Night, Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl, Farewell to Manzanar, Milkweed, First They Killed My Father EQ: What role does tolerance play in the elimination of hate in our society?

ROSA ONLINE REFERENCE RESOURCES Resiliency Unit Select - Issues and Controversies in American History Issues and Controversies in American History FACTS ON FILE American History Online American History Online Spans more than 500 years of political, military, social, and cultural history, highlighting the important people and events of the American experience. American Women's History Online American Women's History Online Covers the important people, events, legislation, and issues relevant to the study of women's history in the United States. African-American History Online African-American History Online Provides expansive and in-depth information on the people, events, and topics important to the study of African-American history. American Indian History Online American Indian History Online Offers thorough access to more than 15,000 years of Native American culture, history, and heritage. STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER Select Student Resource Center Junior Reference books, Magazines, academic journals, newspapers, Primary Documents, Multimedia EBSCO Host From Main Page: Points of View similar to Issues & Controversies Student Research Center - Similar to Student Resource Center Junior EBSCOhost Web Middle Search Plus geared to middle school students MasterFILE Premier larger data base of magazine and newspaper articles MAS Ultra School Edition magazine and newspaper articles geared to high school student History Reference Center - 2,000 reference books, encyclopedias and non- fiction books, cover to cover full text for more than 130 leading history periodicals, more than 59,640 historical documents, Resiliency Pathfinder for the Shadow of Hate Unit WHAT WORKED Gave print copy to teachers and students First task background knowledge - vocabulary Daily mini-lesson on 1 source Worksheet with a reflection and next step Unique ways to show learning Essential and guiding question Teacher determined groups Group determined roles with in the group Bibliography required Cart of books in room Learning Communities other teachers sometimes taught this part of unit WHAT ELSE WORKS?

21 st Century Flexible Learning Environments Where Can We Begin?

Questions/Comments Nina Kemps, Retired School Librarian Rosa International Middle School [email protected] Amy Rominiecki, School Librarian Seneca High School [email protected]