Students read a wide range of literature from many periods in many genres to build an understanding of the many dimensions (e.g., philosophical, ethical, aesthetic) of human experience
wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate, and appreciate texts.
draw on their prior experience, their interactions with other readers and writers, their knowledge of word meaning and of other texts, their word identification strategies, and their understanding of textual features
knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities
hey gather, evaluate, and synthesize data from a variety of sources
Students use a variety of technological and information resources
geographic regions
media techniques
associating spoken words with their graphic representations.
They encourage the development of curriculum and instruction that make productive use of the emerging literacy abilities that children bring to school. These standards provide ample room for the innovation and creativity essential to teaching and learning.
NCTE / IRA Standards for the English Language Arts
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Published jointly by NCTE and the International Reading Association (IRA), The Standards for the English Language Arts is designed to complement other national, state, and local standards and contributes to ongoing discussion about English language arts classroom activities and curricula. Required reading for ELA professionals at all levels.