Secondary English Curriculum

Secondary English

CurriculumCarmel Clay Schools

2012-2013

Common

Core

State

Standards

Council of Chief State School Officers

National Governors Association Center for Best Practices

Scholars, K-16 educators, professional organizations, parents, students, DOE, & members of the public

Common Core Aligned

Curriculum

IN Adopted 2010IN Begin

Implementation 2011-2014

IN New Assessments2014-2015

CCS Curriculum Writing

2011-2012

CCS Implementation

2012-2013Find out more at

www.corestandards.org

Common Core & PARCC

Implications on Curriculum & Instruction

• Spiraling Curriculum with focus on particular learning targets each quarter

• Close reading• Focus on reading informational text• Focus on argumentative writing and speaking

skills• Gradual release of responsibility

Implications on Assessment• Pre-determined summative assessments for

every quarter• Common rubrics among all ELA teachers

throughout the district• Weighted assessments• Ongoing informal assessments (checks for understanding)