Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts

WISCONSIN STANDARDS FOR

English Language Arts

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WISCONSIN STANDARDS FOR

English Language Arts

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Carolyn Stanford Taylor, State Superintendent Madison, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction 125 South Webster Street Madison, WI 53703 (608) 266-8960 dpi.ela

May 2020 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

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Foreword

On May 27, 2020, I formally adopted the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts. This revised set of academic standards provides a foundational framework identifying what knowledge and skills Wisconsin students in English language arts should learn at different grade levels or bands of grades.

The adoption of this revised set of standards was part of a concerted effort led by Wisconsin educators and stakeholders who shared their expertise in English language arts and teaching from kindergarten through higher education. Feedback was provided by the public and the Wisconsin State Legislature for the writing committee to consider as part of Wisconsin's Academic Standards review and revision process.

English language arts is an essential part of a comprehensive PK-12 education for all students. Through English language arts, Wisconsin students learn to use literacy to understand and improve themselves and their worlds. The knowledge, techniques, and citizenry skills gained through English language arts education in Wisconsin schools supports the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's vision of helping all students become college and career ready.

Wisconsin's 2020 standards for English language arts focus on ensuring every student has the ability to comprehend and create text because it is the primary way we share information and ideas. To comprehend and create texts, students need instruction in comprehension, writing, speaking, listening, and reading foundational skills. To this end, Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts result in the following:

a. Wisconsin's youngest students will learn reading foundational skills ? including developing an understanding of phonics through explicit, systematic instruction ? in order to comprehend and create text.

b. Wisconsin students will be flexible writers, composing a variety of formal, creative, and reflective writing. c. Wisconsin students will understand how language functions in different contexts and cultures, strategically using English based on

audience, task, and purpose.

The knowledge and skills described in these revised set of standards provide a framework with actionable indicators for English language arts classroom experiences. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction will continue to build on this work to support implementation of the standards with resources for the field.

I am excited to share the Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts, which aim to build skills, knowledge, and engagement opportunities for all Wisconsin students.

Carolyn Stanford Taylor State Superintendent

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Acknowledgements

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) wishes to acknowledge the ongoing work, commitment, and various contributions of individuals to revise our state's academic standards for English Language Arts. Thank you to the State Superintendent's Standards Review Council for their work and guidance through the standards process. A special thanks to the English Language Arts Writing Committee for taking on this important project that will shape the classrooms of today and tomorrow. Thanks to the many staff members across the division and other teams at DPI who have contributed their time and talent to this project. Finally, a special thanks to Wisconsin educators, businesspeople, parents, and citizens who provided comment and feedback to drafts of these standards.

Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts Writing Team

Co-Chairs:

Norm Andrews, Elmbrook School District Lisa Duxbury, Oshkosh Area School District Abbie Fishman, Milwaukee Public Schools Amy McGovern, Wausau School District Colleen Pennell, Carroll University David Roloff, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

DPI Liaisons:

Laura Adams, Literacy Consultant Barb Novak, Literacy Consultant Bianca Williams-Griffin, English Language Arts Consultant John W. Johnson, Director, Literacy and Mathematics

Heather Augustine-Arndt, Freedom Area School District

Robyn Bindrich Kewaskum School District

Nuntiata Buck Milwaukee Public Schools

Margaret Bussan Lancaster Community School

Alyssa Carlson Elcho School District

Sarah Carter School District of Janesville

Lenzy Crawford Milwaukee Public School

Darci Demeio Menasha Joint School District

Linda Diaz Racine Unified School Distric

Jennifer Ditzman, East High School, Green Bay Area School Distric

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