2016-2017+High+School+LDC+Info

** 2016-2017 **
 * Literacy Design Collaborative **

Goal: All secondary teachers will continue to explore Common Core Standards and implement the literacy standards into their content areas.

Part #1: Review your task – revise or write new task if needed

Part #2: Implement an LDC Task in all required courses

Part #3: Student Work - Submit 6 examples of student work with LDC scoring rubrics completed (3 for each semester) at varying levels by dates listed below (for each LDC task)

* 1st Semester courses student work: Due by February 24th * 2nd Semester courses student work: Due by May 31st

** 2016-2017 LDC Checklist ** ** What do I need to do for LDC? **  (If you are using the same task as last year, no need to do anything)
 * _____ 1. ** Review/Revise task OR write new task in Google Docs
 * _____ 2. ** Implement LDC task (all required courses)

** What do I need to submit? **  _____ 1. Completed task sheet (via Google Docs) – If using the same task as last year, no need to do anything by February 24th (1st semester)/May 31st (2nd semester)
 * _____ 2. ** 3 examples of student work with completed scoring rubrics (via Google Docs or Core Tools)

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

** Literacy Design Collaborative ** ** 2016-2017 High School Expectations **

* One LDC task will be implemented in all core classes (see course list for specific courses) * 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 D1-D5 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 __**** : **


 * __ 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. It would be helpful to have pieces of student work that are at varying levels (high quality, meets expectations, needs improvement). These will be submitted to Abbie via Google or Core Tools. * 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.

* 1st Semester courses student work: Due by February 24th * 2nd Semester courses student work: Due by May 31st