English Language Arts Learning Standards

The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects are designed to help students succeed in college, career, and life by the time they... The Common Core encourages students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex informational texts from subjects like science and social studies. By asking students to answer questions and think critically about what they’ve read, the standards help build essential skills in problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking—skills needed for success beyond school. The standards provide clear guidelines for developing literacy skills in ELA and in other subjects like history, science, and technical fields. Students need to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively across a wide range of content areas, and these standards support the development of those skills in all disciplines. The College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards serve as the foundation of the ELA/literacy standards by outlining the core skills students need to succeed.

Grade-specific standards add further details to guide learning at each level. Starting in grade 6, the literacy standards allow teachers in subjects like history, science, and technical fields to help students improve their reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language skills within their specific subjects. It's important to note that the literacy standards for grades 6–12 in subjects like history and science are meant to support, not replace, the content standards already in place for those subjects. States can choose how to integrate these literacy standards with their existing ones or adopt them as literacy standards for those areas. Praxia Apostle Associate Director of Secondary English Language Arts 564-999-3259 Carey Kirkwood Associate Director of Elementary English Language Arts 360-995-3232

Maja Wilson English Language Arts Assessment Specialist 360-725-4979 In 2011, Washington formally adopted the Learning Standards (Common Core State Standards) for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. The Washington Learning Standards for ELA provide a rich depth of knowledge and skills that young people will need to succeed in technical school, college, careers, and life. The standards are vital to ensuring our students can be successful in their communities and global society. At the core of the Washington Learning Standards for ELA, four shifts in practice were identified: The Common Core State Standards build on the best of what states already had in place.

They provide clear, consistent learning goals designed to prepare students for success in college, careers, and life. These standards clearly show what students are expected to learn at each grade level, so parents and teachers can better support student progress. Research shows that mastering these standards is crucial for students to thrive in today’s global economy, whether they pursue college or a career. By aligning the efforts of students, parents, and teachers, we can ensure that students make progress each year and graduate high school ready to succeed in college, their careers, and life. The standards focus on core concepts and essential skills starting from the early grades. This gives teachers the time to teach the material thoroughly, and students the time to truly understand it.

These standards were developed using the best international models, as well as input from educators, researchers, parents, and other experts. The result is a set of standards that reflects the best educational practices from both the U.S. and abroad. The Considerations for K-12 English Language Arts and Literacy Education during school year 2020-21 provides educators and administrators with a starting points to enhance instructional practices and student learning. OSPI provides support to school districts and partners with the implementation of the English language arts (ELA) standards, educational initiatives, and laws required by Washington state. The Common Core State Standards are the Washington State K–12 ELA Learning Standards.

The standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The Best Practices for Instruction are concepts, ideas, and practices that encourage a more equitable and just educational system. Assessments are designed to help districts, schools, teachers, parents, and students determine the level of proficiency of a student's understanding of the ELA learning standards. Engaging Teacher Leaders in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Early Learning.

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