2016-2017+Middle+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 at varying levels by dates listed below (for each LDC task) by May 31st.

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

** What do I need to submit? **  _____ 1. Completed task sheet (via Google Docs) – If you are using the same task, no need to do anything. by May 31st.
 * _____ 2. ** 6 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 *

** LDC ** EXPECTATIONS FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR

¨ 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. ¨ 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 __**

Citation Expectations
 * ** Grade 6 ** ||  ** Grade 7 **  ||  ** Grade 8 **  ||
 * Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source, and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. || Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation || Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assessing the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase that data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. ||