English Language Arts and Social Studies

In grades K – 5, students develop reading and writing skills through a balanced approach to literacy. Lessons include direct instruction on reading and writing (modeling and explanation) and a significant amount of time for students to practice their reading and writing skills in authentic ways. Teachers coach students and respond to individual needs as students engage in their own reading and writing. Students also have frequent opportunities to collaborate with other students and practice their speaking and listening skills. 

Assessments include informal daily assessments to see what a student needs next, as well as more formal end of the unit assessments and the standardized Benchmark Assessment System (listening to student read and asking comprehension questions). Your child’s classroom teacher can provide more information on their grade level curriculum.

Renton School District’s Social Studies classes are based on Washington State Social Studies Standards that are aligned to the C3 Framework.  In K-5 students explore social studies by identifying their individual role in society, expanding to family, neighborhood, community, state, and country in each subsequent grade level.  We also use Since Time Immemorial Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum

The C3 Framework strives to ensure all students are college, career, and civic ready by teaching 21st century skills through inquiry design and analysis of multiple perspectives.

Assessments includes informal daily assessments to see what a student needs next, as well as more formal end of the unit assessments and the state required Classroom Based Assessments (CBA).Your child’s classroom teacher can provide more information on their grade level curriculum.

In grades 6-12, students spent a significant amount of time practicing their reading and writing skills in authentic ways. Students engage in close and purposeful reading of complex texts and use textual evidence to support careful analysis. Learning is focused on building knowledge by reading content-rich nonfiction, writing routinely, and adjusting individual goals. Students also have frequent opportunities to collaborate with other students and practice their speaking and listening skills. Teacher facilitates a supportive learning environment that promotes community, encourages risk-taking, minimizes status, and values diverse ways of thinking. Teachers adapt their practice within the established RSD scope and sequences, in order to meet the needs of their students. 

Assessments include informal daily assessments to see what a student needs next, as well as more formal end of the unit assessments. Your child’s classroom teacher can provide more information on their grade level curriculum.

Renton School District’s Social Studies classes are based on Washington State Social Studies Standards that are aligned to the C3 Framework. This framework seeks to move beyond an approach of memorization into a model that enables students to become engaged, informed and active participants in world events. Following the C3 Framework for Social Studies, students learn real-world inquiry skills to prepare them for their role in college, career and civic life. Additionally, the Since Time Immemorial Tribal Sovereignty Curriculum also serves to ensure a more accurate view of Washington state and U.S. history for all students.

The C3 Framework strives to ensure all students are college, career, and civic ready by teaching 21st century skills through inquiry design and analysis of multiple perspectives. This instructional model is rooted in four dimensions: developing questions and planning inquiries, applying disciplinary tools and concepts, evaluating sources and using evidence, and communicating conclusions and taking informed action. 

Assessments includes informal daily assessments to see what a student needs next, as well as more formal end of the unit assessments and the state required Classroom Based Assessments (CBA).Your child’s classroom teacher can provide more information on their grade level curriculum.