This document outlines an agenda for a professional development session on the PA Core State Standards for ELA/Literacy. It includes discussions of Standard 1.1 on foundational skills, Standard 1.4 on writing, and Standard 1.5 on speaking and listening. For writing, teachers will analyze samples to identify which skills are demonstrated and which need further development. They will also explore the ELA instructional frameworks on the PDE SAS website and share takeaways from the modules. The session aims to help teachers better understand and implement the ELA standards through activities, discussions, and analysis of student work.

1. Day 2, ELA/Literacy PA Core
State Standards
Mary Lou Herron
Cecelia Mecca, PhD

2. Agenda- Welcome!
Standard 1.1
Standard 1.4
Standard 1.5
PA Core Resources

3. 1.1 Foundational Skills

4. Standard 1.4 Writing
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Activity 1: Assessing Current Practice
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How do you currently teach writing?
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What criteria do you use to evaluate student
performance in writing?
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Look at structure of the
writing standards

5. Standard 1.4 Writing
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Activity 2: Student Writing Samples (Appendix C)
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Informative/Explanatory
 Grade 5 sample
 Skills A-F
Argument (Opinion)
 Grade 4 sample
 Skills G-L
Narrative
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Grade 3 sample
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Skills M-R
Standards not addressed S-X
• Which skills does the
sample address?
• Which skills does the
sample not address?
• Where would you take this
student next to address the
“missing” skills?

7. Standard 1.5 Speaking & Listening
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Brainstorm activities in your class which promote
speaking and listening.
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Example: Show & Tell
List the goal or purpose of the activity.

8. Standard 1.5 Speaking & Listening
Choose two or three activities to analyze.
• Which skills are addressed?
• Look at the staircase. What can you do to
throughout the school year to promote growth in
preparation for increased rigor?
• How would you evaluate progress?
• Choose one activity. How could you differentiate
the assignment to meet needs of diverse learners
(ELL, Gifted, IEP).

9. Standard 1.5 Speaking & Listening
Activities
Oral Report
Skills
CC. 1.5.D
CC.1.5.E
Rigor
Citing evidence
for supporting
details
Evaluation
Rubric or
checklist

10. PA Core Instructional Frameworks
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Introduction to ELA Frameworks
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Exploration of modules
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Six modules per grade level
Represents a year-curriculum
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Curriculum Mapping
ELA Core Standard Instructional Frameworks
From the modules you explored, what are three “takeaways” to share.
 Ex. Activities, assessments, differentiation strategies, interdisciplinary
connections, etc.

11. And That’s All Folks…

12. Additional Information
Visit the PDE SAS Website
Select Standards
Select Common Core
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Pinterest.com/ceceliamecca
Cecelia Mecca, PhD cmecca@iu19.org
Mary Lou Heron mheron@iu19.org
Mike Zwanch mzwanch@iu19.org