English Language Arts & Literacy

The 2011 Massachusetts Framework for English Language Arts and Literacy is now in the hands of every Pittsfield Public School teacher. 2011-2012 is the transition year between the 2001 and 2011 Framework. We will teach the standards that overlap in each grade and increase the rigor to match the reading levels of both literature and informational text required by the new Framework.

We have begun the development of Curriculum Guides to implement the new Framework. The work is fluid, but will follow a template and address the scope and sequence of teaching and learning for all of our students as we write a comprehensive curriculum for Pittsfield Public School students.

It is the intention that students, through a deliberate study of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language will be able to:

  •  Demonstrate independence
  •  Build strong content knowledge
  •  Respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline
  •  Comprehend as well as critique
  •  Value evidence
  •  Use technology and digital media strategically and capably
  •  Understand other perspectives and cultures

 

View the Massachusetts Early Literacy Action Plan here

View the Massachusetts District Literacy Action Plan here

Massachusetts Framework