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
This publication is available from:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
125 South Webster Street
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 266-8960
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May 2020 Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
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Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts
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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 ¨C including developing an understanding of phonics through explicit,
systematic instruction ¨C 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
Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts
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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,
Margaret Bussan
Lenzy Crawford
Linda Diaz
Freedom Area School
Lancaster Community
Milwaukee Public School
Racine Unified School
District
School
Robyn Bindrich
Alyssa Carlson
Menasha Joint School
Jennifer Ditzman,
Kewaskum School District
Elcho School District
District
East High School, Green Bay
Nuntiata Buck
Sarah Carter
Milwaukee Public Schools
School District of Janesville
Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts
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