Common Core: PARCC ELA/Literacy Assessments, Grades 9-12

by Dennis Fare

Overview

REA's PARCC Assessments: ELA Literacy - Grades 9-12 Study Guide
Take Control of the Common Core with REA's New Study Guide!

The educational landscape is changing and REA is at the forefront of the new PARCC (Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers) assessments that millions of students will soon face. This targeted study guide is designed for teachers and students in PARCC states, and is fully-aligned with the Common Core standards.

Covers Must-Know PARCC ELA Topics: Our PARCC Assessments: English Language Arts/ Literacy Study Guide covers all the must-know PARCC ELA Grade 9-12 material. Each chapter includes step-by-step instruction and practice for every topic tested on the PARCC English Language Arts/Literacy exam: interactive reading, literary analysis, narrative, and research simulation tasks. Written in an-easy-to-understand style, the book also offers step-by-step procedures and tips on writing great essays.

Written by an Expert: Our author is a curriculum expert and former English teacher who has studied the format and content of the PARCC standards and the ELA exams. Each lesson is based on actual PARCC ELA guidelines and follows the Common Core standards.

A Handy Guide for Teachers: This book brings the common core down to the classroom level, deciphering what it all means to the way students are taught. Our author gives teachers practical guidance on how the ELA/Literary assessment should shape teaching methods and lesson plans. Easy-to-understand explanations of PARCC standards take the confusion out of the PARCC ELA exams.

This study guide is a must-have for students and teachers who are facing the PARCC and the new Common Core State Standards!

What Are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and the Council of Chief State School Officers. The standards provide teachers and parents with an understanding of what students are expected to learn. Consistent standards provide appropriate benchmarks for all students, regardless of where they live. These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education so they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738684734
Publisher:	Research & Education Association
Publication date:	10/26/2013
Series:	Common Core State Standards
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	5 MB

Table of Contents

The PARCC Assessments At-a-Glance

Chapter 1: Introduction
The Common Core State Standards Initiative
Reading the Standards
Overview of the PARCC
Introduction to Interactive Reading
Special Education/Accommodations
Introduction to Chosen Texts
Introduction to the PARCC’s Performance-Based Tasks
Introduction to the Narrative Writing Task
Introduction to the Literary Analysis Task
Introduction to the Research Simulation Task
Introduction to the Speaking/Listening Task
Performance Level Descriptors (PLDs)
End-of-Year (EOY) Assessment
Looking at the Acronyms

Chapter 2: Interactive Literacy
Introduction
Key Literary Skills: Vocabulary and Context
Key Literacy Skills: Reading Comprehension and Comparative Thinking
The Literacy Analysis Section: Literacy, Language Choices, and Comparative Thinking
Literary Analysis: Independent Practice
The Narrative Section: Tested Literacy Skills
Narrative Section: Sample Questions
The Narrative Selection: Practice Question
The Research Simulation Task: Tested Literacy Skills
Sample RST Essay Practice

Chapter 3: Narrative Writing Task
Introduction
Evaluating the Narrative Writing Task
English Language Arts Narrative Task—Introduction
Freytag’s Pyramid
Writing Tasks
Practice Narrative Writing Task #1
Practice Narrative Writing Task #2
Narrative Writing Task: Historical Account—Introduction
Historical Account—Practice Narrative Description Task #1
Historical Account—Practice Narrative Description Task #2
Historical Account—Practice Narrative Description Task #3
Narrative Writing Task: Scientific Process—Introduction
Scientific Process—Practice Narrative Description Task #1
Scientific Process—Practice Narrative Description Task #2
Scientific Process—Practice Narrative Description Task #3

Chapter 4: Literary Analysis Task
Introduction
Writing the Literary Analysis Essay
Grading the Literary Analysis Essay
Practice Literary Analysis Task #1
Practice Literary Analysis Task #2

Chapter 5: The Research Simulation Task
Introduction
Writing the Research Simulation Essay
Research Simulation Essay Practice
Source A—Traditional Text
Source B—Visual Graph
Source C—Multimedia Visual Clip
Source D—Visual/Image/Artwork/Advertisement

Chapter 6: Research Simulation Task: English
Introduction
Writing the Research Simulation Essay for English
RST #1: Videogames
11 Steps for Success on the RST
Analysis of Sample Essay
Summary of the RST in English
RST #2: Love at First Sight
RST #3: F. Scott Fitzgerald
RST #4: Bullying

Chapter 7: Research Simulation Task: History
Introduction
Writing the Research Simulation Task for History
RST #1:The American Dream
11 Steps for Success on the RST
Analysis of Sample Essay
Practice RSTs in History
RST #2: President Franklin D. Roosevelt
RST #3: Should Puerto Rico Become a State?

Chapter 8: Research Simulation Task: Science
Introduction
RST #1: How Do I Look
11 Steps for Success on the RST
Analysis of Sample Essay
Summary of the RST in Science
RST #2: Genetic Engineering and Ethics
RST #3: The Science Behind Diet

Chapter 9: Research Simulation Task Practice Questions
Introduction
Research Simulation Task—Art
Research Simulation Task—Financial Literacy
Research Simulation Task—World languages
Research Simulation Task—Business

Chapter 10: Final Thoughts
Bibliography

Appendices
Appendix A: Commonly Used Action Verbs
Appendix B: Key Charts
Appendix C: Suggested Reading
Appendix D: Charts Used in the Book
Appendix E: Scoring Checklist
Appendix F: Scoring Rubric for Analytic Writing