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The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects seek to provide “the next generation of K-12 standards in order to ensure that all students are
The standards establish guidelines for English language arts (ELA) as well as for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects.
Understanding how the standards differ from previous standards—and the necessary shifts they call for—is essential to implementing the standards well. The following are key shifts called for by the Common Core: Regular practice with complex texts and their academic language.
Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.3. Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).
The Standards set requirements not only for English language arts (ELA) but also for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Just as students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy are rigorous, internationally benchmarked, and aligned with college and work expectations. They also differ in many respects from the ELA/reading standards that many states currently use.
