Integrating the NJSLS for ELA into Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction

This workshop guides educators through the integration of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for English Language Arts (ELA) into social studies instruction. Participants explore ELA NJSLS, including coding systems. Through hands-on activities and sample strategies, teachers learn how to embed ELA standards into their existing social studies curricula. Emphasis is placed on critical reading, evidence-based writing, and using diverse texts and media to enhance student engagement and interdisciplinary learning.

• Difficulty aligning ELA standards with social studies content in a meaningful way.
• Limited use of text-based analysis and academic writing in social studies classrooms.
• Challenges in aligning social studies curriculum to state mandates

1. ELA Standards Integration Techniques: Participants will gain practical methods for incorporating ELA reading, writing, and speaking/listening standards into social studies instruction using reading strategies and writing frameworks.
2. Curriculum Development for Interdisciplinary Learning: Teachers will learn how to align their lessons with interdisciplinary goals while supporting students in producing standards-based academic work.‍
3. Understanding and Applying the ELA NJSLS Structures and Mandates: Educators will understand the structure and content of the ELA standards, including the coding system and mandates, enabling more accurate and effective curriculum planning and implementation.