Standards for the English Language Arts

Sponsored by NCTE and IRA
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
 
Chapter 1: Setting Standards in the English Language Arts

Defining the Standards
The Need for Standards

To Prepare Students for the Literacy Demands of Today and Tomorrow
To Present a Shared Vision of Literacy Education
To Promote Equity and Excellence for All

Learning How to Learn
Equal Access to Resources
Adequate Staffing
Safe, Well-Equipped Schools

Chapter 2: Perspectives Informing the English Language Arts Standards

Literacy and Language Learning: An Interactive Model
Content

A Broad Range of Texts
Processes and Strategies
Systems and Structures of Language

Purpose

For Obtaining and Communicating Information
For Literary Response and Expression
For Learning and Reflection
For Problem Solving and Application

Development

How Students Acquire Knowledge and Develop Competency over Time
How Students Should be Able to Use Language

Clearly
Strategically
Critically
Creatively

Context

 
Chapter 3: The English Language Arts Standards

IRA/NCTE Standards for the English Language Arts

The Standards in Detail

Standard 1
Standard 2
Standard 3
Standard 4
Standard 5
Standard 6
Standard 7
Standard 8
Standard 9
Standard 10
Standard 11
Standard 12

Realizing the Standards

 
Chapter 4: Standards in the Classroom

Elementary Vignettes
Middle School Vignettes
High School Vignettes

In Conclusion
Glossary
Appendix A: List of Participants
Appendix B: History of the Standards Project
Appendix C: Overview of Standards Projects
Appendix D: State and International English Language Arts Standards

Appendix E: Resources for Teachers
Appendix F: Response to Standards for the English Language Arts