Common+Core+Standards

Always Smiling * Staying Positive * Respectful To Each Other * Speak Up, Be Heard * Take A Risk With Your Mind * Encourage Others * Cherish Yourself //**CRITICAL THINKING **// IS NOT JUST A SKILL FOR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS, BUT A SKILL FOR A LIFETIME.... 

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy. The Standards set requirements not only for English language arts (ELA) but also for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Just as students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas, so too must the Standards specify the literacy skills and understandings required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines....
 * In short, students who meet the Standards develop the skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language. **


 *  - Common Core State Standards Initiative, 2012 **

In efforts to adhere to and meet Common Core Standards for English Language Arts Writing, I would like to share with parents and students, the rubric  (list of requirements to show various levels of proficiency)  which I will use to grade each student's writing.  (Source: Common core state standards initiative, 2012) Click download to view the rubric For more information check out to following resource links: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">[|COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS INITIATIVE] <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 150%;">[|COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FOR ELA LITERACY]