Resources

http://www.azed.gov/k12-literacy/ela-standards/This page will provide you with links and resources while you navigate through the ELA Standards! Please feel free to use this space as a sharing space as well and we invite you to add additional resources.

Appendices
Appendix AAppendix B Appendix C

English Language Arts K-5 Standards
These are your standards anchored in CCR. You will need pages 9-33 for grades K-2. K-5 ELA Standards

Application to ELL's []

Application to Exceptional Education []

Alignment Documents
These are your crosswalk documents. These provide useful examples as well as align the old standards with the new. Crosswalks

Link to Explanations and Examples, AZ Additions, and others. http://www.azed.gov/k12-literacy/ela-standards/

Dr. Reid Lyon's Video Clip
This video clip offers valuable information in understanding the Reading Process. Research on Foundational Skills

Vocabulary Activity Wordle

6 traits information Seeing the 6 Traits Within The Common Core Standards

Reference Information for Common Core Standards CC Curriculum Maps

Teaching Resources Website (Materials & Supplies) Donors Choose

Math Standards Link 2010 Math Common Core Standards

Sample ELA Lesson Plans - YAY! Read Works

Harcourt Alignment Document to Common Core. Please keep in mind that these are in draft form only and not finalized. Happy planning!

Text Complexity Simplified

Practical Guide to Measuring Text Complexity

Use your teacher eyes and

---look at text quantitatively (QTT)
 * text length
 * word length
 * text cohesion
 * vocabulary

--look at text qualitatively (QLT)
 * text meaning
 * text purpose
 * language conventionality and clarity
 * prior knowledge demands

--look at text related to reader and task issues (R & T)
 * motivation
 * knowledge
 * experiences
 * purpose of the text
 * complexity of the text
 * questions posed

Remember to look at your QTT, QLT, R &T!

--compiled by Sally Hill saly.hill@tusd1.orgq