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"An informational text reading diet relies on both access and time. We give students access by establishing and modeling a purpose for reading; providing guided instruction through the close reading process; and encouraging collaborative, text-based conversations. We also need to give students the time to read and use such texts for the purposes of investigation and to exercise choice in how they build knowledge." 
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October 22, 2013Authors: Tim ShanahanAnn Duffett "Most teachers believe that the new standards promise better learning for their students, and an overwhelming majority of teachers say that their schools have already made significant progress toward implementing the standards, including relevant curriculum changes and professional development." Via Mel Riddile
Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
Reading through the findings from middle school ELA teachers, I see two key issues. The first is not whether teachers are using complex texts, but whether they're using the exemplar texts from the CCSS. Does it matter? Do you trust teachers to choose rigorous and challenging texts that may be more current (or interesting?)
Second, are other departments using informational text in a way that helps students develop close reading and critical thinking skills? If students are studying The U.S. Constitution, but doing nothing more than rote memorization of The Bill of Rights, we can't claim students are doing close reading in social studies. I still believe collaboration is the key to successfully teaching close reading and critical thinking.
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Larry Ferlazzo has gathered some visuals to help you understand the Common Core.
Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
I especially like the infographics for students and teachers displaying ways they can prepare now for the Common Core.
Carrie Eicher 's curator insight,
January 3, 2014 9:12 AM
Powerful visual explains what students, teachers and families need to know about the Common Core.
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With many schools now taking a look at their curriculum and assessing how to best meet the needs of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) one of the most poignant realizations is the increased demand for critical thinking.
Via Mel Riddile, Charles Fischer
Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
An excellent post to share with teachers and administrators! Increasing the reader task to emphasize critical thinking--brilliant summary of a key element of the Common Core.
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I am not a classroom teacher, but fortunately heard Douglas Fisher speak at a library workshop. His work with Nancy Frey has given me insight into reading instruction and has made me better able to assist students and teachers. This article is one that should be shared at all professional development about informational text!