COMMON CORE & NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS ALIGNMENT
COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: SCIENCE
NCES.1.L.1 Understand characteristics of various environments and behaviors of humans that enable plants and animals to survive.
NCES.1.L.1.1 Recognize that plants and animals need air, water, light (plants only), space, food and shelter and that these may be found in their environment
NCES.1.L.1.3 Summarize ways that humans protect their environment and/or improve conditions for the growth of the plants and animals that live there (e.g., reuse or recycle products to avoid littering).
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: SOCIAL STUDIES
NCES.1.C.1 Understand the diversity of people in the local community.
NCES.1.C.1.1 Compare the languages, traditions, and holidays of various cultures
NCES.1.C.1.2 Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures
NCES.1.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time.
NCES.1.C&G.1 Understand the importance of rules.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: HEALTH EDUCATION
NCES.1.NPA.2 Understand the importance of consuming a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.
NCES.1.NPA.3 Remember fitness concepts to enhance quality of life
NCES.1.MEH.1 Understand the relationships among healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior.
NCES.1.ICR.1 Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: THEATER ARTS
NCES.1.C.1 Use movement, voice, and writing to communicate ideas and feelings.
NCES.1.C.1.3 Understand that stories have a beginning, middle, and end.
NCES.1.C.2 Use performance to communicate ideas and feelings.
NCES.1.C.2.2 Use dramatic play to perform stories while texts are read aloud.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.1 Ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.2 Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate understanding of their central message or lesson.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.3 Describe characters, settings, and major events in a story, using key details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.4 Identify words and phrases in stories or poems that suggest feelings or appeal to the senses.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.7 Use illustrations and details in a story to describe its characters, setting, or events.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.1.9 Compare and contrast the adventures and experiences of characters in stories.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.1.5 With guidance and support from adults, focus on a topic, respond to questions and suggestions from peers, and add details to strengthen writing as needed.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: SCIENCE
NCES.1.L.1 Understand characteristics of various environments and behaviors of humans that enable plants and animals to survive.
NCES.1.L.1.1 Recognize that plants and animals need air, water, light (plants only), space, food and shelter and that these may be found in their environment
NCES.1.L.1.3 Summarize ways that humans protect their environment and/or improve conditions for the growth of the plants and animals that live there (e.g., reuse or recycle products to avoid littering).
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: SOCIAL STUDIES
NCES.1.C.1 Understand the diversity of people in the local community.
NCES.1.C.1.1 Compare the languages, traditions, and holidays of various cultures
NCES.1.C.1.2 Use literature to help people understand diverse cultures
NCES.1.H.1 Understand that history tells a story of how people and events changed society over time.
NCES.1.C&G.1 Understand the importance of rules.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: HEALTH EDUCATION
NCES.1.NPA.2 Understand the importance of consuming a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation.
NCES.1.NPA.3 Remember fitness concepts to enhance quality of life
NCES.1.MEH.1 Understand the relationships among healthy expression of emotions, mental health, and healthy behavior.
NCES.1.ICR.1 Understand healthy and effective interpersonal communication and relationships.
NC ESSENTIAL STANDARDS: THEATER ARTS
NCES.1.C.1 Use movement, voice, and writing to communicate ideas and feelings.
NCES.1.C.1.3 Understand that stories have a beginning, middle, and end.
NCES.1.C.2 Use performance to communicate ideas and feelings.
NCES.1.C.2.2 Use dramatic play to perform stories while texts are read aloud.
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
NC PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
STANDARD I Teachers demonstrate leadership
STANDARD II Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
STANDARD III Teachers know the content they teach
STANDARD IV Teachers facilitate learning for their students
STANDARD V Teachers reflect on their practices
ILA STANDARDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF LITERACY PROFESSIONALS
STANDARD 1: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based foundations of pre-K/primary literacy and language and the way
STANDARD 2: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Candidates apply foundational knowledge to critically examine pre-K/primary literacy curricula; design, adapt, implement, and evaluate instructional approaches and materials to provide a coherent, integrated and motivating literacy program.
STANDARD 3: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Candidates understand, select, and use appropriate assessments to gather evidence on pre-K/primary students’ language acquisition and literacy development for instructional and accountability purposes.
STANDARD 4: DIVERSITY AND EQUITY Candidates examine their own culture and beliefs; set high expectations for their students; learn about and appreciate the cultures of their students, families, and communities to inform instruction.
STANDARD 5: LEARNERS AND THE LITERACY ENVIRONMENT Candidates apply knowledge of learner development and learning differences to create a positive, literacy-rich learning environment anchored in digital and print literacies.
STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Candidates are lifelong learners who reflect upon practice; use ongoing inquiry to improve their professional practice; advocate for students and their families to enhance students’ literacy learning.
STANDARD I Teachers demonstrate leadership
STANDARD II Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students
STANDARD III Teachers know the content they teach
STANDARD IV Teachers facilitate learning for their students
STANDARD V Teachers reflect on their practices
ILA STANDARDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF LITERACY PROFESSIONALS
STANDARD 1: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE Candidates demonstrate knowledge of the major theoretical, conceptual, and evidence-based foundations of pre-K/primary literacy and language and the way
STANDARD 2: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION Candidates apply foundational knowledge to critically examine pre-K/primary literacy curricula; design, adapt, implement, and evaluate instructional approaches and materials to provide a coherent, integrated and motivating literacy program.
STANDARD 3: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION Candidates understand, select, and use appropriate assessments to gather evidence on pre-K/primary students’ language acquisition and literacy development for instructional and accountability purposes.
STANDARD 4: DIVERSITY AND EQUITY Candidates examine their own culture and beliefs; set high expectations for their students; learn about and appreciate the cultures of their students, families, and communities to inform instruction.
STANDARD 5: LEARNERS AND THE LITERACY ENVIRONMENT Candidates apply knowledge of learner development and learning differences to create a positive, literacy-rich learning environment anchored in digital and print literacies.
STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP Candidates are lifelong learners who reflect upon practice; use ongoing inquiry to improve their professional practice; advocate for students and their families to enhance students’ literacy learning.
REFERENCES
English Language Arts Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/
K-12 Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dpi.nc.gov/
Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals 2017. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/standards/standards-2017
Teachers. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/ncees-information-and-resource/teachers?authuser=0
K-12 Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dpi.nc.gov/
Standards for the Preparation of Literacy Professionals 2017. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://literacyworldwide.org/get-resources/standards/standards-2017
Teachers. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/dpi.nc.gov/ncees-information-and-resource/teachers?authuser=0