Focus+on+ELA


 * What does College and Career Ready mean for ELA:**

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 * They demonstrate independence.
 * They build strong content knowledge.
 * They respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline.
 * They comprehend as well as critique.
 * They value evidence.
 * They use technology and digital media strategically and capably.
 * They come to understand other perspectives and cultures. (pg 7)

//**The Document:**//
 * Structure:**
 * A comprehensive K–5 section
 * Two content area–specific sections for grades 6–12- one for ELA and one for history/social studies, science, and technical subjects
 * Three appendices accompany the main document.

//**The Standards:**//


 * Strands (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, and Language)
 * College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards that is identical across all grades and content areas
 * Grade-specific standard translating the broader CCR statement into grade-appropriate end-of-year expectations