Understanding the ELA Framework

The video provides an overview of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) and the ELA Framework website. It explains the purpose of the framework, which is to support educators in implementing ELA standards. The video covers navigation tips for the website, details on grade-level frameworks, student proficiency levels, literacy progressions, and engagement strategies. It also highlights the resources available on the site, such as standards documents, family guides, and curriculum maps. The video aims to guide educators in understanding and utilizing the ELA Framework effectively.

What is the primary purpose of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA resource?

• To offer online courses for students

• To replace existing teaching methods

• To support teachers and instructional leaders

• To provide a curriculum for students

Who collaborated to develop the Oklahoma Academic Standards for ELA?

• Only university instructors

• ELA educators throughout the state

• International educational experts

• Local government officials

What is the web address for the ELA Framework?

• elaokframework.pbworks.com

• oklahomaela.org

• elaframework.edu

• oklahomastandards.com

What does the wiki button in the ELA Framework website do?

• Opens a new tab

• Saves the current page

• Returns to the homepage

• Closes the website

What are the four options available on each grade's framework page?

• Videos, articles, books, podcasts

• Objective analysis, student proficiency levels, literacy progressions, engagement strategies

• Lesson plans, quizzes, exams, projects

• Teacher guides, student guides, parent guides, administrator guides

What information is provided in the 'student actions' box for each objective?

• Websites and videos

• Statements explaining what students should do

• Teaching tips and ideas

• Definitions and explanations

What is the purpose of student proficiency levels in the ELA Framework?

• To describe skill levels for each objective

• To replace traditional report cards

• To rank students against each other

• To provide a grading scale

What does the stair-step chart in the writing strand represent?

• Stages of a writing competition

• Steps to complete a writing assignment

• Progression of writing skills

• Levels of student attendance

How are literacy skills aligned in the literacy progressions?

• Horizontally with grade levels

• Randomly without any order

• Vertically with commentary on rigor changes

• Based on student preferences

What is highlighted in bold in the literacy progressions?

• Names of contributors

• Titles of books

• Changes in objective language

• Important dates