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FLORIDA STANDARDS

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Reading & Writing

English Language Arts/Literacy StandardsShift In Reading & Writing

NON-FICTION

EVIDENCE

ACADEMIC

REAL-WORLD EXAMPLES

UNDERSTANDING CONCEPTS

So what are we doing differently?

• We are spending more time reading and

teaching students to navigate non-fiction text.

• Teachers are integrating reading and

writing. Students will write while they

read and respond in writing to what they read.

• Teachers district-wide will teach the same type of writing and the same type of reading at the same time.

The MCSD implemented a new writing sequence this

school year!

. Why did the MCSD create a writing sequence?• The writing sequence gives teachers a guideline for using

the Florida standards in practical ways. • The sequence breaks down and presents the standards to

students clearly, as what they need to know, understand, and do. 

What types of writing will you be teaching?

Students will learn how to write narrative, informational/ explanatory and opinion/ argumentative writing in grades K-12.

Three Types Of Writing

What are learning goals and scales, and why are they included

in the writing sequence? Learning goals and scales provides a continuum of learning targets so that students can self-monitor their level of mastery. Learning goals and scales help students keep track of their own learning.

During a lesson or series of lessons, teachers check for understanding by asking students to rate themselves on the scale. This is a high impact strategy that allows teachers to know who needs additional help, additional practice and who would benefit from enrichment.

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LEARNING GOAL & SCALE 1st GRADE INFORMATIONAL WRITING

I can teach others how to write an informative text that INTRODUCES A TOPIC, INCLUDES FACTS, AND A CLOSING SENTENCE.

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I can write an informative text that INTRODUCES A TOPIC, INCLUDES FACTS, AND A CLOSING SENTENCE.

3

I write an informative text that INTRODUCES A TOPIC, AND A CLOSING SENTENCE

2

With help, I can write an informative text INTRODUCES A TOPIC, AND A CLOSING SENTENCE

1

Learning Goal & Scale Example

What Does The Writing Sequence Calendar Look Like?

Narrative Writing- August/ September

Informational Writing- October/ November/ December

Opinion/ Argumentative Writing- January/ February/ March/ April

Narrative Writing- May/ June Why does my child have to

learn the same three

types of writing year after year?

As students grow, so do the standards in each type of writing. The sequence clearly shows teachers how the standards build upon one another through the years.This is valuable because it gives teachers a map of the learning, so they can strategically target individual student needs.

These are lessons that the teachers can use to teach writing.

They come from our reading series, our new Ready Writing curriculum, C-PALMS a Florida

educator’s exemplar lesson plan bank, research based writing workshop lessons and vetted

collaborative lessons. Teachers may select lessons based on the

need of their students.

What are the writing sequence

power lessons?

• Talk to your child about what they are writing in school.

• Talk to your child teacher about your child’s strengths

and weaknesses and ask how you can support

writing.

• While your child reads, give your child sticky notes

to jot down their thinking.

• Build a climate of words at home. Go places with your

child, then talk about what you observed, heard,

tasted, and touched. The foundation of good writing is good talk.

• Have your child cut a picture from a magazine and write a story about it.

• Have your child keep a list of their favorite words, favorite expressions

and tricky words

How Can I Help My Child At Home?

Take a photo and encourage your child to explain in writing what was

happening .

When thank-you notes are in order, have your child write them.

Let your children see you write often.

Don’t stress so much about handwriting and spelling in student writing.

Students will be less likely to write if they are worried about being

picked apart. Only final published writing pieces need to have perfect

spelling.

Your most effective role is not as a critic, but as a helper. Rejoice in

effort, delight in ideas, and resist the temptation to be critical.

How Can I Help My Child At Home?

KHAN ACADEMY

This online tool provides support for At Home reteach and practice.

Skill Deficit: Geometric Measurement; Understand concepts of area and relate area to multiplication and addition.

Assign the Video

Practice the Skill

READY FLORIDA

This tool is used in paper format to provide additional

Instruction for specific standards in Mathematics.

MATH SMARTS PD VIDEOS VIA HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Subscribe to the MathSMARTSPD youtube channel www.youtube.com

Instructional Videos for parents on the Florida Standards.

WHY?

92 90 90x 12 = x 10 + x 2

Think Central and My.HRW.Com

K-5

6-12

Science StandardsWWW.CPALMS.ORGWWW.FLORIDASTUDENTS.ORG

What is scientific literacy?Eight Practices of

Science and Engineering1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)2. Developing and using models3. Planning and carrying out investigations4. Analyzing and interpreting data5. Using mathematics and computational thinking6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)7. Engaging in argument from evidence8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Supporting ELA and Math

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3rd Annual Monroe RegionalSTEM Fair

January 25, 2015Stanley Switlik Elementary

K-3 Classroom Project4th and 5th Grade

Students: Individual or Teams

6th – 8th Grade Students:Individual or Teams

Who can advance?

Middle School StudentsAccelerated Math and Science Courses

November 10, 2015