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:

• PK-2 Next Generation ELA Standards at a Glance
• 3-5 Next Generation ELA Standards at a Glance

​​ ​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