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English Language Arts
Strengthening ELA Through High-Quality Instructional Material
WRITING FOR VOICE, PURPOSE, AND AUDIENCE
ORAL COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATIVE DIALOGUE
LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS AND MULTILINGUAL SCAFFOLDS
MEDIA LITERACY AND DIGITAL EXPRESSION
REFLECTIVE PRACTICE AND PEER FEEDBACK
- Strand-based vertical alignment across grade bands
- Structured inquiry tasks with embedded scaffolds
- Diverse, inclusive texts and genres
- Integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening
- Teacher guidance and professional learning tools
What’s Been Updated?
- Strand maps for vertical alignment across six core domains
- Structured inquiry sequences that build schema and support transfer
- Integration of global competencies and expressive fluency
- Embedded literacy development through multimodal tasks
- Rubric-aligned assessment tools and restorative feedback models
- Adaptability for multilingual learners and international standards
How to Use This Guide
Depth of Knowledge
and Skills
Structured
and Coherent
Inquiry Design
Balanced
Representation
and Multiple
Perspectives
Literacy
Development
Usability and Educator
Support
Domains of High-Quality Science Instruction
GlobalCore Alignment:
Depth of Knowledge and Skills
Indicators
Strands Indicators
- GCS.LA.RC – Reading Comprehension
- GCS.LA.WC – Writing Composition
- GCS.LA.SL – Speaking & Listening
- GCS.LA.SL – Speaking & Listening
- GCS.LA.CW – Creative Writing
- GCS.LA.UL – Universal Literacy
- Vertical strand maps from Early Years to Secondary
- Genre-based and disciplinary reading tasks
- Writing for varied purposes and audiences
- Transferable skills across reading, writing, speaking, and listening
Structured and Coherent Inquiry Design
- Inquiry tasks scaffolded across grade bands
- Compelling questions tied to strand outcomes
- Schema-building through modeling and reflection
- Embedded formative assessments and revision cycles
- Student-generated budgets, audits, and redesigns
- Real-world applications and civic redesign projects
- Rubric-aligned assessments with metacognitive prompts
Balanced Representation and Multiple Perspectives
- Inclusive texts across cultures, genres, and identities
- Emphasis on strengths, contributions, and lived experiences
- Ethical reasoning and empathy-building embedded in strands
- Source evaluation and restorative dialogue
- GCS.LA.CW – Creative Writing strand
- GCS.GC.SJ – Social Justice & Equity strand (cross-domain)
- Diverse media and multilingual texts
- Structured discourse protocols and peer feedback
Literacy Development
Strands Indicators
- Integrated reading, writing, speaking, and listening tasks
- Disciplinary texts and annotation strategies
- Evidence-based writing and oral presentation rubrics
- Media literacy and research embedded in inquiry
- GCS.LA.RC – Reading Comprehension
- GCS.LA.WC – Writing Composition
- GCS.LA.SL – Speaking & Listening
- GCS.DL.DM – Data & Media Fluency
- GCS.MR.RF – Reflection & Feedback
Usability and Educator Support
- Consistent formatting across strands and grade bands
- Embedded teacher guidance and sample student responses
- Professional learning modules for trauma-informed financial instruction
- Adaptable pacing guides and multilingual scaffolds
- Strand maps and sample units for each domain
- Appendix L: Rubric Models & Assessment Tools
- Appendix M: Student Work Samples & Peer Feedback Models
- Customization options for ministry standards and school contexts
Domains of High-Quality Science Instruction
Strand Title: Writing Composition
Focus Statement:
Learners develop voice, structure, and clarity in writing across genres and purposes. They engage in planning, drafting,
revising, and publishing, using feedback to strengthen ideas and expression.
Grade Band Progression
Grade Band
Sample Learning Outcomes
Early Years
Use drawings and words to express ideas and tell simple stories
Primary
Write opinion, narrative, and informative texts with support
Middle
Develop structured paragraphs with evidence and transitions
Secondary
Compose multi-genre texts with voice, clarity, and citations
Inquiry Task Snapshot
Grade Band: Middle
Unit Title: “Voices of Change: Writing to Make a Difference”
Compelling Question: How can writing help us change the world?
Student Task:
Students write a persuasive letter addressing a local issue (e.g., school safety, community access, environmental
care). They revise using peer feedback and present their final draft to a real or simulated audience.
Rubric Alignment Summary
Criteria
Performance Level
Purpose & Audience
Proficient
Structure & Clarity
Developing
Evidence & Reasoning
Insightful
Revision & Feedback
Proficient
Voice & Expression
Developing
Teacher Commentary:
- “Strong use of structure and tone. Consider revisiting your transitions to improve flow.”
Revision Notes:
- Students adjusted their spending to include healthier food options
- Reflected on peer feedback and revised their plan to include savings
Implementation Notes:
- Inquiry task aligns with GCS.FL.SD strand outcomes and supports transfer to real-world financial contexts
- Rubric and feedback models available in Appendix L and M
- Adaptable for multilingual learners and interdisciplinary integration (e.g., Mathematics, Global
Citizenship) 06
Strand Code
Strand Title
Focus Statement
GCS.LA.RC
Reading Comprehension
Develop strategies to understand, analyze, and interpret diverse texts and genres.
GCS.LA.WC
Writing Composition
Compose structured, purposeful texts across genres, audiences, and formats.
GCS.LA.SL
Speaking & Listening
Engage in dialogue, presentations, and collaborative communication with clarity and empathy.
GCS.LA.LW
Language Conventions
Apply grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to enhance clarity and precision.
GCS.LA.CW
Creative Writing
Express ideas, identity, and imagination through narrative, poetry, and hybrid forms.
GCS.LA.U
Universal Literacy
Strengthen foundational skills in phonics, fluency, and decoding for multilingual learners.