ELA Core Standards Information


"Where we are going, there are no roads"
Dr. Brown, Back to the Future

One of the biggest changes this year will be to the Language Arts curriculum.  First, the name has changed from ILA (Integrated Language Arts) to ELA (English Language Arts).  That's going to take some getting used to, as will the new report card. The students will work toward one grade for ELA, as opposed to separate writing, reading, and spelling grades.  The students' ELA grade will consist of assessments in these five areas:  reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language.

The new research and evidence based standards that comprise the new ELA curriculum will not take as much getting used to.  Aligned with college and work force expectations, the standards are based on a rigorous, relevant content, and require the use of twenty-first century skills such as communication, creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.  I have been focusing on these areas for a few years now.  With the new curriculum guidelines in place, I'm looking forward to "taking it up a notch".  

It is interesting to note that 44 states have signed on to adopt the Common Core Curriculum Standards.  The Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Saint Joseph School are ahead of the game in terms of implementing the standards.  This dedication and committment to providing an education of the highest quality is one of many reasons why Saint Joe's is the best place for your child.  If you would like to view the new standards, follow this link:

 
More information on the standard and the ELA curriculum will be shared in the beginning weeks of class, and at Back to School Night.  
 
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