English Language Arts Key Shifts in ELA Common Core Standards English Language Arts Common Core State Standards Kindergarten-Grade 12 Introduction Anchor Standards Reading: Literature Reading: Informational Text Reading: Foundational Skills Writing Speaking & Listening Language Standard 10: Range, Quality, & Complexity Grades 6-12 Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, & Technical Subjects History/Social Studies Science & Technical Subjects Writing ELA Appendices English Language Arts Appendix A English Language Arts Appendix B English Language Arts Appendix C