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Reading, Writing, and Communicating Academic Standards
- “Read not to contradict and confute; nor to believe and take for granted; nor to find talk and discourse; but to weigh and consider. Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested…” -- Francis Bacon
- "If you cannot write well, you cannot think well, and if you cannot think well, others will do your thinking for you." -- George Orwell
A strong command of the language arts (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) is vital for being a successful student and ultimately a productive member of the 21st century workforce. Language skills have always been fundamental for academic and professional success. However, students in the 21st century are now facing more complex challenges in an ever-changing global society. These challenges have created the need for rigorous state standards in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. (Read more about the Colorado Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards.)
2009/2010 Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards
- Preschool - High School PDF Version
- Preschool - High School Microsoft Word Version
- Online sortable standards by content, grade level and PGC
- Extended Evidence Outcomes
Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards by Grade
- 12th Grade (Word)
- 12th Grade (PDF)
- 11th Grade (Word)
- 11th Grade (PDF)
- 10th Grade (Word)
- 10th Grade (PDF)
- 9th Grade (Word)
- 9th Grade (PDF)
- 8th Grade (Word)
- 8th Grade (PDF)
- 7th Grade (Word)
- 7th Grade (PDF)
- 6th Grade (Word)
- 6th Grade (PDF)
- 5th Grade (Word)
- 5th Grade (PDF)
- 4th Grade (Word)
- 4th Grade (PDF)
- 3rd Grade (Word)
- 3rd Grade (PDF)
- 2nd Grade (Word)
- 2nd Grade (PDF)
- 1st Grade (Word)
- 1st Grade (PDF)
- Preschool and Kindergarten (Word)
- Preschool and Kindergarten (PDF)
Access Family and Community Guides to the Reading, Writing, and Communicating standards here.
Understanding the Colorado Academic Standards in Reading, Writing, and Communicating
- Prepared Graduate Competencies (PGC)
- 21st Century Skills in Reading, Writing, and Communicating
- Grade Level Expectations in Reading, Writing, and Communicating
Curriculum Design Tools
- Vertical Progressions
- Content Connections (K-5) (This content has been archived. Contact us to request these files.)
- Standards Graphic Organizers (This content has been archived. Contact us to request these files.)
- Colorado's District Sample Curriculum Project
2020 Reading, Writing, and Communicating Standards
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