Shift 5: Increase Writing from Sources

Writing instruction emphasizes use of evidence to inform or to make an argument; it includes short, focused research projects K-12. Students K-12 develop college and career-ready skills through written arguments that respond to the ideas, events, facts, and arguments presented in the texts they listen to and read (Appendix A, pp. 24-26; see student samples, Appendix C).

Awareness & Understanding

Learn about Writing From Sources

View Video

• Writing to Inform and Make Arguments    
  

• Read about Writing in Appendix A   12/29/2011 (264.64 KB)
  Activity: Create two or three writing prompts for use at your grade level

Compare the CCSS to Oregon Standards at Your Grade

• Use the Teacher Navigation Tool    
  Use the Writing sections of this tool developed by NWRESD to summarize the changes at your grade.
• Compare the terminology of the Common Core and the Oregon Content Standards   06/06/2011 (82 KB)
  

Transition

Learn About Writing from Sources in the Classroom

• View PowerPoint: ELA & Literacy Module 1 - Session 6: Writing from Sources    
  This is the last of six sessions in Module 1: Common Core Instruction for ELA & Literacy. Module 1 explains the unique Common Core emphasis—teaching students literacy skills in English Language Arts (ELA) and to apply them in every other subject.
• Review CCSS Classroom Snapshots on Writing   06/21/2012 (57.91 KB)
  From "K-12 Teachers: Building Comprehension in the Common Core"

• Read about writing and instructional materials
  3-12 ELA       3-12 Content Areas
  
  From "Publisher's Criteria for the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts & Literacy"

Examine Samples of Student Writing

• Read samples of student writing at your grade    
  

Study the Standards at Your Grade

• Read the writing standards for your grade    
  

Dig Deeper into the Standards

• Study the Standards at Your Grade    
  Explore the CCSS ELA concept organizers and unpacked content for your grade developed by other Common Core states
  NOTE: Academic Vocabulary is found in Reading Standard 4 for Literature and Informational Text

Contacts

• Nicole Dalton     (503) 947-5603
  Teaching & Learning Team - Education Program Specialist