Curriculum Guideposts PreK-2

Where we are and

where we are headed…

Primary House

• Tracy Carrigan• Tina DiStefano• Tina Hoyt• Patti Mackay• Lory Rollman• Nancy Shaul• Patty Taverna• Michelle Terry

• Donna Eaker • Loretta McCarthy• Debbie O’Neill• Nancy Morgan

Mission

• As a house we are working to emphasize the English/ Language Arts (ELA) Learning Standards (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in all grade levels and all subject areas. We are linking our newly adopted writing and reading programs, resulting in a comprehensive standards-based ELA curriculum Pre-K-2nd Grade.

• We are also working to create strong home-school connections.

Chronology•Discussed uses of curriculum guideposts

•Met with ELA specialist

•Discussed ways to integrate the ELA standards into our new reading and writing programs

• Discussed and selected model

•Established guideposts by grade level

•Shared and reviewed material as a house to insure a continuum of skills

NYS ELA Standards

• Standard 1: Information and understanding.

• Standard 2: Literary response and expression.

• Standard 3: Critical analysis and evaluation.

• Standard 4: Social interaction.

Students will read, write, listen, and speak for:

Standard 1

Examples of Language for Information and Understanding

•Reading of: anthology (daily reading instruction incorporates phonics, spelling, grammar and comprehension), textbooks, non-fiction books, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, CD ROM encyclopedias, and web sites

•Writing of: lists and outlines, summaries, research reports

•Listening to: classroom instruction, group discussions, directions, news broadcasts, CD’s and DVD’s

•Speaking for: group discussions and presenting research

Standard 1 Grades PreK & K Samples

Standard 1 Grades 1 & 2 Samples

Standard 2

Examples of Language for Literary Response and Expression

•Reading of: picture books, stories, myths, fables, legends, poems, plays, novels

•Writing of: personal responses, interpretations, literary analysis, explications of texts, original stories, sketches and poems

•Listening to: oral readings of literature, stage plays, CDs and DVDs

•Speaking for: oral readings, recitations of literary passages, dramatic presentations, groups discussions of literature

Standard 2 Grades PreK & K Samples

Standard 2 Grades 1 & 2 Samples

Standard 3

Examples of Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation

•Reading of: literature, advertisements, public documents, book and movie reviews

•Writing of: opinions, persuasive writing, book and play reviews, peer editing, literary critiques

•Listening to: book discussions, advertising, commercials, political speeches

•Speaking for: story comparisons, play reviews, interviews, opinion surveys, persuasive speeches

Standard 3Grades PreK & K Samples

Standard 3 Grades 1 & 2 Samples

Standard 4

Examples of Language for Social Interaction

•Reading of: notes, friendly letters, email, journal entries

•Writing of: notes, e-mail messages, friendly letters, acknowledgements

•Speaking/Listening for: greetings, introductions, conversations, group discussions

Standard 4Grades PreK & K Samples

Standard 4Grades 1 & 2 Samples

Looking ahead...

• We will continue as a house to refine and enhance our balanced literacy program to support the ELA standards.

• We recognize that our curriculum guideposts are a work in progress.

• We look forward to our continued collaboration with special area teachers to provide an exciting and integrated Language Arts program.

Resources Used

• New York State Learning Standards

• Macmillan McGraw-Hill Reading Series

• Empowering Writers Resource Materials

• New York State Early Literacy Guidelines

• Teacher Plan Books and Year-Long Plans

• Consultations with ELA Specialist, Dr. Robert Fulmer