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

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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 ¨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

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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

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