Curriculum+Strand+and+Standards

=Curriculum Strand & Standards=


 * Here is information that shows how this Language Arts/Writing curriculum strand from Mt. Blue Regional School District is supported**
 * by Maine Learning Results (MLR), National Standards (NCTE), and National Educational Technology Skills (NET-S).**

//Mt. Blue Regional School District English Language Arts Standards//
Grades Pre-K-2 and Grades 3-5
 * B. WRITING: Students write to express their ideas and emotions, to describe their experiences, to communicate information, **
 * and to present or analyze an argument. **

This curriculum strand is focused on written expression.Students use a writing process to develop ideas for a variety of purposes and audiences. In grades 2-4, the emphasis is on composing narratives, identifying or explaining a position, writing to persuade, and writing letters or requests for information. Throughout a student's academic career, writing clearly, strategically, critically, and creatively is skill that is important in all curricular areas.

** B1 Interconnected Elements **
**//K-2//** //** Pre-K-2 Performance Indicators & Descriptors **// Students use a writing process to communicate their ideas. a. Select a focus for writing and develop an idea, including a beginning, middle, and end. b. Respond to clarifying questions and suggested revisions. c. Edit, with assistance, for correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. d. Create legible final drafts. //** 3-5 **** Grades 3-5 Performance Indicators & Descriptors **// Students use a writing process with an emphasis on the development of a central idea, for a variety of audiences and purposes. a. Select a purpose for writing. b. Pre-write using graphic organizers or other structures to organize their ideas. c. Establish an organizing structure and maintain a consistent focus. d. Include an introduction and conclusion. e. Write coherent paragraphs that have supporting sentences and a concluding sentence. f. Revise original drafts to improve coherence, provide better descriptive details, and to convey voice. g. Edit for correct grammar, usage, and mechanics. h. Create legible final drafts.

** B2 Narrative **
Students write stories that describe an experience. a. Include descriptive details that enable the reader to create mental images. Students write narratives that relate events, ideas, observations, or recollections. a. Provide enough details and description in an organized manner so the reader can imagine the event or experience. b. Develop major events, settings, and characters and deal with problems and solutions in a story. c. Provide insight into why the selected event or experience is memorable. d. Include sensory details.
 * // K-2 //// Pre-K-2 Performance Indicators & Descriptors //**
 * // 3-5 //// Grades 3-5 Performance Indicators & Descriptors //**

** B3 Argument/Analysis **
Students write to inform an audience on a specific topic. a. Write brief descriptions of objects, people, places, or events. b. Record and share, in writing, Students write to identify and explain a position to an identified audience. a. Summarize information from reading, listening, or viewing. b. Write about a central question or idea by using relevant supporting facts and details.
 * // K-2 // //Pre-K-2 Performance Indicators & Descriptors//**
 * // 3-5 //// Grades 3-5 Performance Indicators & Descriptors //**

** B4 Persuasive **
Students write to explain likes and dislikes. a. Support opinions with examples Students write to persuade a targeted audience. a. Establish a clear position on a topic and support the position with relevant evidence.
 * // K-2 ////Pre-K-2 Performance Indicators & Descriptors//**
 * // 3-5 //// Grades 3-5 Performance Indicators & Descriptors //**

** B5 Practical Application **
Students convey simple needs in writing. a. Write a personal letter. b. Complete simple informational forms. c. Write one-step and two-step directions for completing a simple task. Students write letters, other requests for information or directions for completing a process. a. Write a letter including a date, salutation, body, closing, signature and, when appropriate, an inside address. b. Write multi-step directions for completing a task.
 * // K-2 ////Pre-K-2 Performance Indicators & Descriptors//**
 * // 3-5 //// Grades 3-5 Performance Indicators & Descriptors //**

As found at http://www.maine.gov/education/lres/ela.htm

//National Standards from National Council of Teachers for English (N.C.T.E.)//
N4 //NL-ENG.K-12.4 COMMUNICATION SKILLS// //Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.// N5 //NL-ENG.K-12.5 COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES// //Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.// N6 //NL-ENG.K-12.6 APPLYING KNOWLEDGE// //Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.// N11 NL//-ENG.K-12.11 PARTICIPATING IN SOCIETY// //Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.// N12 //NL-ENG.K-12.12 APPLYING LANGUAGE SKILLS// //Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).//

As found at NCTE/IRA Standards at http://www.ncte.org/standards

//National Educational Technology Skills (NET-S)//
T2 **Communication and Collaboration** Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students: a. interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media. b. communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats. c. develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures. d. contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems. T5 **Digital Citizenship** Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a. advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and technology. b. exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity. c. demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning. d. exhibit leadership for digital citizenship. T6 **Technology Operations and Concepts** Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students: a. understand and use technology systems. b. select and use applications effectively and productively. c. troubleshoot systems and applications. d. transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

As found at http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-students/nets-student-standards-2007.aspx