Unpacking The Common Core - ELA

Over the next few weeks, I will be examining the Common Core State Standards and how to unpack them for "ease-of-use." English Language Arts (ELA) is divided into four strands, which are then divided into two distinct grade areas K-5 and 6-12. Each grade level is then highlighted and expanded upon (except for the combinations of 9-10 & 11-12). Math (next post) is a little easier, only because there are fewer divisions. I've created an outline that gives a little easier insight into how everything is broken apart: 

ELA- English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
(Each "?" stands for grade level, click on either K-2 or 6-12 to view the specific standard for your grade.)

1. Reading
• Literature (examples of proper Stories, Dramas, and Poetry are given)  K-5 / 6-12
1. RL.?.1 - Key Ideas and Details
2. RL.?.4 Craft and Structure
3. RL.?.7 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
4. RL.?.10 Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 
• Informational Text (examples of Literary Nonfiction and Historical Scientific and Technical Texts are given)  K-5 / 6-12
1. RI.?.1 - Key Ideas and Details
2. RI.?.4 - Craft and Structure
3. RI.?.7 - Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
4. RI.?.10 - Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity 
• Foundational Skills  K-5
1. RF.?.1. - Print Concepts
2. RF.?.2 - Phonological Awareness
3. RF.?.3 - Phonics and Word Recognition
4. RF.?.4 - Fluency
2. Writing  K-5 / 6-12
1. W.?.1 - Text types and Purposes
2. W.?.4 - Production and Distribution of Writing
3. W.?.7 - Research to Build and Present Knowledge
4. W.?.10 - Range of Writing
   
3. Speaking and Listening Standards  K-5 / 6-12
1. SL.?.1 - Comprehension and Collaboration
2. SL.?.4 - Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
4. Language  K-5 / 6-12
1. L.?.1 - Conventions of Standard English
2. L.?.3 - Knowledge of Language
3. L.?.4 - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

CLICK HERE FOR THE MATHEMATICS STANDARDS

Thank you to "Mr. B" for the link to some more great "Unpacking" links:

North Carolina - ELA Unpacked

North Carolina - Math Unpacked

Other Common Core Resources