The Maryland College and Career Ready (MCCR) Standards for Disciplinary Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects define skills that students must develop to be fully prepared for the challenges and expectations of college and careers. These standards are not meant to replace existing content standards in the history, social studies, science, or technical subject classrooms, but rather to support them.
MSDE has developed frameworks to support the implementation and understanding of these Disciplinary Literacy Standards for grades 6-12. The frameworks identify essential skills for accessing, analyzing, and evaluating content-rich informational texts and presenting evidence-based conclusions in argumentative and explanatory writing, emphasizing research. The MCCR Anchor Standards frame these documents and define the ultimate literacy expectations required for graduation. Grade-banded standards (6-8, 9-10, and 11-12) provide a progression of rigor designed to help students achieve these expectations. A set of essential skills and knowledge, identified for each standard, recognizes the supporting skills needed for mastery.
Reading in History/ Social Studies Frameworks
Writing In History/ Social Studies Frameworks
Reading in Science and Technical Subjects Frameworks
Writing in Science and Technical Subjects Frameworks
Contact:
Dr. Tenette Smith
Executive Director of Literacy Programs and Initiatives
Office: (410) 767-0574
tenette.smith@maryland.gov
Cristina Rodriquez
Manager of Literacy Programs and Initiatives
Office: (410) 767-1405
cristina.rodriguez@maryland.gov
Nancy Perkins
Reading/English Language Arts Specialist
Office: (410) 767-8221
nancy.perkins@maryland.gov
Stephanie Dale
Coordinator of Literacy Programs and Initiatives
Office: (410) 767-0314
stephanie.dale@maryland.gov
Alaina Jackson Mackell
Coordinator of Literacy Programs and Initiatives
Office: (410) 767-0821
alaina.jacksonmackell@maryland.gov