While the English classroom is typically seen as the proper site for students to learn literacy, teaching of this skill must extend to other fields of education. Students need to acquire the skills for comprehending challenging texts and developing knowledge in areas such as mathematics, the humanities, and social and natural sciences. This draft report from the Common Core State Standards Initiative defines the outcomes all students must reach to solve problems, share insights, and achieve college and career success.
About the Report:
Title: College and Career Readiness Standards for Individual Reading, Writing, and Speaking and Listening
(PDF, 1.25MB, 57 pages)
Prepared by: Common Core State Standards Initiative
Date Published: May 2007