CCSS English Language Arts Resources

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Mathematics | English Language Arts | English Language Development | Literacy

• California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (PDF; 2MB) (Modified March 2013 Publication Version)
  
  • California Common Core State Standards for Spanish Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subject
    

• 2014 English Language Arts/English Language Development Framework
  Guidelines for implementing the content standards adopted by the California State Board of Education that are developed by the Instructional Quality Commission.
  • Executive Summary (PDF)
    The executive summary provides a glimpse into the ELA/ELD Framework and the guidance it provides for educators, including descriptive snapshots and vignettes of grade-level instruction.

• 2015 ELA/ELD Instructional Materials Adoption (Kindergarten through Grade 8)
  Information about the adoption of ELA/ELD instructional materials for kindergarten through grade 8. The list of adopted materials is scheduled to be available in November 2015.

• Expository Reading and Writing Course
  The Expository Reading and Writing Course (ERWC) was designed to improve the readiness of high school students for English competency in college, whether in the CSU, UC, or the California Community College (CCC) systems, and employs a research-based effective practices approach for teaching both reading and writing.

• Common Core State Standards Initiative
  The multi-state initiative released the CCSS on June 2, 2010. The initiative site includes information about the development and research behind the standards, appendices, the states that have adopted the CCSS, and frequently asked questions.
  • English Language Arts Standards - Appendix A
    Research Supporting Key Elements of the Standards and Glossary of Terms.
  • English Language Arts Standards - Appendix B
    Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks.
  • English Language Arts Standards - Appendix C
    Samples of Student Writing.
  
  Achieve the Core
  Free, high-quality resources compiled by Student Achievement Partners, writers of the CCSS, for educators implementing the CCSS, including professional learning modules, handouts, presentations, sample lessons, lesson videos, and much more.
  • Introduction to ELA / Literacy Shifts
  • Understanding Text-Dependent Questions
  • Using the ELA / Literacy Publishers' Criteria to Better Understand the Standards
  • Publishers' Criteria for the CCSS in ELA/Literacy, Grades K–2
  • Publishers' Criteria for the CCSS in ELA/Literacy, Grades 3–12

• National Council of Teachers of English Supporting Students in a Time of Core Standards
  The National Council of Teachers of English provides resources for teachers and administrators working with the CCSS.

• Basal Alignment Project
  The Basal Alignment Project provides a collection of replacement lessons to the most commonly used basal readers. Use these high-quality, CCSS-aligned questions and materials with your existing textbook.

• Anthology Alignment Project
  The Anthology Alignment Project provides free, teacher-developed CCSS-aligned lessons for anthology readers in grades 6–10. The lessons can be used immediately in the classroom and for professional development.

• International Literacy Association – ELA Common Core State Standards
  International Literacy Association (formerly the International Reading Association) offers a variety of tools to help you in the process of implementing the CCSS for ELA and literacy.
  • Literacy Implementation Guidance for the ELA Common Core State Standards (PDF)
    Guidance on seven issues that have proven challenging in implementing the CCSS for ELA: use of challenging text, the foundational skills in the standards, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, disciplinary literacy, and diverse learners.

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Resources for
Mathematics | English Language Arts | English Language Development | Literacy