In order to maximize instruction time and student learning, ELA time should always be linked to content area instruction. The National Governors Association released the literacy standards along with the math standards prior to releasing science and social studies standards. Teachers have begun looking for ways to meet the standards that have been published. Unfortunately, this has pushed most teachers toward teaching literacy in isolation. This is not productive.
The Next Generation Standards have recently been released. Creating theme based units that meet both science and literacy standards is the way to begin planning for the next school year. Here is a link to the Next Generation Standards
http://www.nextgenscience.org/next-generation-science-standards
Happy Planning!
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