Common Core Standards for English Language Arts K-5

Course details

Discover the Common Core State (CCSS) standards for English language arts, and gain confidence in applying them to the K-5 classroom. In this course you'll explore the basic elements of the standards-strands, anchor standards, and grade articulations-and you'll see how they relate to each other. You'll be empowered to speak knowledgeably with parents, peers, and the community. And, most importantly, you'll learn how to prepare even the youngest students for eventual college and career. We'll explore the four English language strands-reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language-outlining the goals that students will aim for in each of those areas. We'll also examine how teaching literature gives students the opportunity to explore language, and consider the impact of a school-wide literacy plan. We'll discuss the roles of technology, homework, curricula, and assessments in the classroom. And you'll be inspired by loads of easy-to-use, practical examples of CCSS-aligned lessons that you can use with your own students. By the end of the course, you'll be confident in your ability to employ the standards in your classroom and in your school. You'll be ready to utilize the best of what's new, keep the best of what you've already got, and enjoy being a great 21st-century teacher! Note: To receive 25 hours of instruction in the State of Oregon, please ensure your school is eligible to issue professional development units, and that the course is approved by your professional learning coordinator. Updated on 15 March, 2018