2014-2015+High+School+LDC+Info

2014-2015 High School LDC Information

* One LDC task will be implemented in all core classes. - Tasks do not need to be implemented in the following courses: Sports Literature, Outdoor Adventure Literature, Yearbook, Broadcast Journalism, Project Write, Fundamentals of Literacy, Senior LA Standards, Current Events, Economics - Related Arts: Teachers should discuss and create a plan for which courses LDC tasks will be implemented. * The same task may be used for Honors/CP course. There should modifications/differences to the task and/or writer’s notebook. - Example: Use of L2 or L3 in task, see modifications list for additional ideas * Researching and writing of task should take place with teacher support (in class). * Chunking of tasks and grading of parts is highly encouraged. - Example: Grade notes, part of Writer’s Notebook, thesis statement, focus correction area.
 * __ Implementation Expectations __**** : **

* All tasks include reading, researching, and writing. * The purpose of the task (argumentative, narrative, informative) is determined by the teacher. * Reading materials can be teacher selected or student driven. * Tasks must be created using the given template (wording cannot be changed on template). * All tasks include a writer’s notebook.
 * __ Creating Your Task __**** : **

¨ Traditional 5 paragraph essays ¨ Letters: business, editor ¨ Lab Reports ¨ Brochures ¨ Manual ¨ Articles: newspaper, magazine ¨ Obituaries ¨ Reviews ¨ Diary ¨ Website
 * __ Possible Tasks: __**

* At least 6 student pieces must be evaluated using the LDC rubric. These tasks will be submitted to Abbie. * Grading of all students’ pieces is left to the teacher’s discretion.
 * __ Grading Tasks __**

* Students should read text regularly in all classes.
 * __ Literacy Expectations __**

* Students should have brief, frequent opportunities to write in all classes.

* Teachers should model appropriate reading and writing strategies in all classes (through interactive reading/writing activities, think-alouds, etc.). * Teachers should consistently expect and reinforce student use of basic skills (the non-negotiables).

* Students should have regular opportunities to collaborate with peers regarding content in all classes.

* Teachers should reinforce appropriate student presentation skills in all classes.

** Literacy Design Collaborative ** ** 2014-2015 **

Goal: All secondary teachers will continue to explore Common Core Standards and implement the literacy standards into their content areas. Part #1. Task Review - Review task - Revise task or create new task (complete revised task sheet found in Google Docs) by October 4th - Revise writer’s notebook or create new writer’s notebook (upload to Google Docs)

Part #2. Implement an LDC Task

Part #3. Reflection - Student work shared at February (1st semester) and May (2nd semester) department meetings - Submit 6 examples of student work with LDC scoring rubrics completed (3 for each semester) at varying levels by dates listed below

* Tasks submitted by October 4th * 1st Semester courses student work and writer’s notebook: Due by February 27th * 2nd Semester courses student work and writer’s notebook: Due by May 22nd

2014-2015 LDC Checklist What do I need to do for LDC? _____ 1. Revise task OR write new task in Google Docs by October 4th _____ 2. Revise writer’s notebook OR create new writer’s notebook _____ 3. Implement LDC task

What do I need to submit? _____ 1. Completed task sheet (via Google Docs) _____ 2. Writer’s Notebook (via Google Docs) by February 27th (1st semester)/May 22nd (2nd semester) _____ 3. 6 examples of student work with completed scoring rubrics (via Google Docs) by February 27th (1st semester)/May 22nd (2nd semester)

* Please submit all LDC materials to Abbie Mahaffey via Google Docs *