Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy - 5

1. What is the purpose of the college and career readiness standards? The purpose of these broad standards prepare students to keep the focus on where they are headed in the near future. (i.e. - as they prepare for college and field of work)

     2.  What are the benefits and challenges of the shift to reading and writing non-fiction texts? The benefit of this shift stems from the fact that 80% of what we read is informational text, anyway; most jobs require you to read and explain informational text. Thus, with the new college and career ready standards, students will be prepared to for future jobs.

    3. What are the benefits and challenges of having standards for Science, Social Studies, and technical subjects? - Bringing writing into these subjects, not only educates them in the subject, but it teaches them how to present their content or argument; instead of just relaying information, it is important that children can cite their information and support their arguments.