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

Explore the CCSS for Literacy

• Take a look at the CCSS for Literacy in your subject area.
• History/Social Studies    
• Science and Technical Subjects    
  

• Become familiar with the Speaking and Listening Standards

CCSS Speaking and Listening Standards Grades 6-12   07/25/2012 (352.13 KB)

Transition

Learn About Writing from Sources in the Classroom

• View 6-12 Content Teacher PowerPoint 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 for Science, Social Sciences, and ELA   06/21/2012 (57.91 KB)
  From "K-12 Teachers: Building Comprehension in the Common Core"

• Read about writing and instructional materials
  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
  Grades 6-8      Grades 9-12

Contacts

• Karin Moscon     (503) 947-5706
  Secondary/Post Secondary Transitions - Education Program Specialist, CTE Civil Rights