2022-23 Instructional Focus
Reading:
- Next Generation Reading Standard 1: Locate and refer to relevant details and evidence when explaining what a text says explicity/implicitly and make logical inferences
- Next Generation Reading Standard 2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize a text
Writing:
- Next Generation Writing Standard 1a-f: Write an argument to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
- Next Generation Writing Standard 2a-f: Write informative/explanatory texts to explore a topic and convey ideas and information relevant to the subject.
Please take a look at the following 2 links to investigate the nuanced language of all 4 standards for each grade:
Teachers are devoting extra attention to these standards by:
- explicitly modeling these reading and writing skills and naming out the craft move they are making
- differentiating instruction through small-group work and tailored one-on-one conferencing
- providing extra time for students to practice these reading and writing skills, including in computers, PE, music and science classes
- giving students ample feedback in a timely manner
- using read alouds as a powerful vehicle to focus on Reading 1 and 2 and Writing 1 and 2 standards
- using writing as a tool to strengthen reading comprehension
- getting students metacognitively thinking about writing by emphasizing the purpose of different types of writing