Curriculum Guideposts PreK-2
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Curriculum Guideposts PreK-2
Where we are and
where we are headed…
Primary House
• Tracy Carrigan• Tina DiStefano• Tina Hoyt• Patti Mackay• Lory Rollman• Nancy Shaul• Patty Taverna• Michelle Terry
• Donna Eaker • Loretta McCarthy• Debbie O’Neill• Nancy Morgan
Mission
• As a house we are working to emphasize the English/ Language Arts (ELA) Learning Standards (reading, writing, listening, speaking) in all grade levels and all subject areas. We are linking our newly adopted writing and reading programs, resulting in a comprehensive standards-based ELA curriculum Pre-K-2nd Grade.
• We are also working to create strong home-school connections.
Chronology•Discussed uses of curriculum guideposts
•Met with ELA specialist
•Discussed ways to integrate the ELA standards into our new reading and writing programs
• Discussed and selected model
•Established guideposts by grade level
•Shared and reviewed material as a house to insure a continuum of skills
NYS ELA Standards
• Standard 1: Information and understanding.
• Standard 2: Literary response and expression.
• Standard 3: Critical analysis and evaluation.
• Standard 4: Social interaction.
Students will read, write, listen, and speak for:
Standard 1
Examples of Language for Information and Understanding
•Reading of: anthology (daily reading instruction incorporates phonics, spelling, grammar and comprehension), textbooks, non-fiction books, magazines, newspapers, encyclopedias, CD ROM encyclopedias, and web sites
•Writing of: lists and outlines, summaries, research reports
•Listening to: classroom instruction, group discussions, directions, news broadcasts, CD’s and DVD’s
•Speaking for: group discussions and presenting research
Standard 1 Grades PreK & K Samples
Standard 1 Grades 1 & 2 Samples
Standard 2
Examples of Language for Literary Response and Expression
•Reading of: picture books, stories, myths, fables, legends, poems, plays, novels
•Writing of: personal responses, interpretations, literary analysis, explications of texts, original stories, sketches and poems
•Listening to: oral readings of literature, stage plays, CDs and DVDs
•Speaking for: oral readings, recitations of literary passages, dramatic presentations, groups discussions of literature
Standard 2 Grades PreK & K Samples
Standard 2 Grades 1 & 2 Samples
Standard 3
Examples of Language for Critical Analysis and Evaluation
•Reading of: literature, advertisements, public documents, book and movie reviews
•Writing of: opinions, persuasive writing, book and play reviews, peer editing, literary critiques
•Listening to: book discussions, advertising, commercials, political speeches
•Speaking for: story comparisons, play reviews, interviews, opinion surveys, persuasive speeches
Standard 3Grades PreK & K Samples
Standard 3 Grades 1 & 2 Samples
Standard 4
Examples of Language for Social Interaction
•Reading of: notes, friendly letters, email, journal entries
•Writing of: notes, e-mail messages, friendly letters, acknowledgements
•Speaking/Listening for: greetings, introductions, conversations, group discussions
Standard 4Grades PreK & K Samples
Standard 4Grades 1 & 2 Samples
Looking ahead...
• We will continue as a house to refine and enhance our balanced literacy program to support the ELA standards.
• We recognize that our curriculum guideposts are a work in progress.
• We look forward to our continued collaboration with special area teachers to provide an exciting and integrated Language Arts program.
Resources Used
• New York State Learning Standards
• Macmillan McGraw-Hill Reading Series
• Empowering Writers Resource Materials
• New York State Early Literacy Guidelines
• Teacher Plan Books and Year-Long Plans
• Consultations with ELA Specialist, Dr. Robert Fulmer