2014-2015+Middle+School+LDC+Info

2014-2015 Middle School LDC Information

¨ Reading texts regularly in __all__ classes. ¨ Frequent writing opportunities in __all__ classes. ¨ Regular collaboration with peers regarding content in __all__ classes.
 * __ Expectations for Students __**** : **

¨ Modeling appropriate reading and writing strategies in all classes (through interactive reading/writing activities, think –alouds, etc). ¨ Holding all students accountable for basic use of skills (non-negotiables). ¨ Reinforcing appropriate student presentation skills in all classes.
 * __ Expectations for Teachers __**** : **

¨ A minimum of two (2) tasks/year within the core subjects. ¨ A minimum of one (1) task/year within a unified arts course. ¨ Researching and writing of task should take place with teacher support (in class). ¨ Chunking of tasks and grading of parts is highly encouraged. For example, grade notes, part of Writer’s Notebook, thesis statement, focus correction area. ¨ Interdisciplinary tasks are highly encouraged.
 * __ 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 LDC template (wording cannot be changed on template). Templates can be found on the Palmyra LDC wiki. G ¨ Tasks must be differentiated/modified to meet students’ needs. ¨ Consult learning support/gifted teachers to meet the needs of these students. ¨ All tasks include a writer’s notebook. ¨ Refer to Citation Expectations. (Attachment A)
 * __ Creating Your Task __**** : **


 * __ Possible Tasks: __**

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

¨ At least 6 student pieces must be evaluated using the LDC rubric. These tasks will be submitted to Abbie. LDC rubrics can be found on the Palmyra LDC wiki. ¨ Grading of all students’ pieces is left to the teacher’s discretion. Interdisciplinary grading of tasks is highly encouraged.
 * __ Grading Tasks __**

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

- Revise writer’s notebook or create new writer’s notebook

Part #2. Implement an LDC Task

- Inform administration when students are completing LDC task via Google Doc (found on Palmyra LDC wiki)

Part #3. Reflection

- Submit 6-12 examples of student work with LDC scoring rubrics completed

- Complete a task cover sheet (all tasks)

** 2014-2015 LDC Checklist **

** What do I need to do for LDC? **


 * _____ 1. ** Revise task OR write new task


 * _____ 2. ** Revise writer’s notebook OR create new writer’s notebook


 * _____ 3. ** Inform administration when students are working on LDC task via Google Doc


 * _____ 4. ** Implement LDC task


 * _____ ** 5: Complete a task cover sheet

** What do I need to submit? **


 * _____ 1. ** Completed task cover sheet (send electronically or hard copy)

_____ 3. Completed task sheet (send electronically) – if task is new or revised


 * _____ 4. ** Writer’s Notebook (send electronically) – if writer’s notebook is new or revised


 * _____ 5. ** 6-12 examples of student work with completed scoring rubrics (paper copies to Abbie)

* Please submit all LDC materials to Abbie Mahaffey at the high school *