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Happy academic year 2013-14! Here’s what we’ve got on our blog and how you can use it, whether you’re a teacher, a student (of any age) or a parent. 
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Students work in pairs and groups as they complete fishbone maps that highlight main ideas and relevant details from a cause-effect text and then write summaries of content area texts.
Mary Reilley Clark's curator insight,
August 29, 2013 4:00 PM
The fishbone template might be especially useful in SAI classes.
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"OER Commons' Advanced Search function allows the user to find Common Core aligned lessons by grade and then 'domain' - for example 'geometry' - easily. Many more resources on other subjects, too. The search page includes a wide variety of criteria beyond CC standards - subject, etc. - and the ability to search for 'interactive' tools, videos, assessments, simulations,and more. That was impressive."
Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
A clearinghouse for open educational resources aligned with the CCSS. Search by standard, grade, material type, media format and many other features.
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Really, another post on Close Reading? Oh, yes! And here's why. I had the privilege of hearing Kate Roberts (@teachkate) passionately illuminate Close Reading at a session at Teachers College Wri...
Mary Reilley Clark's insight:
“When you are able to read closely you are doing three things at once: Lens – What am I looking for? (examples: text evidence, word choice, structure, figurative language)Patterns – What patterns do I notice? (Not to pick out one just one word, but to look across the text to determine ‘What does the author tend to do?’)Idea -What is the big idea that this author is writing about? (not just confirm previous thinking)” (Kate Roberts, 6/26/2013, Teachers College Writing Institute)
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This Tweet yesterday from #tcrwp (Teachers College Reading and Writing Project) caught my eye. A quick glance at the twitter stream confirmed that it came from Stephanie Harvey's keynote (sigh of ... Via Darren Burris
Dr. Dea Conrad-Curry's curator insight,
August 21, 2013 11:08 PM
My comment to Fran's blog: Thank you, Fran! A good primer on Lexiles to teachers in search of a text! I spoke at a Common Core Conference in June and while there, sat in on a informal presentation by Malbert Smith, developer of the Lexile Framework and MetaMetrics President. He shared with us that one of the most distinguishing aspects of the algorithm determining Lexile ratings was the appearance of rare words in a text. So while many think it is about word and sentence length, it is really about the frequency of a word in a corpus of 6 million words used by the analyzer. Semantic difficulty paired with syntactic complexity determines Lexile levels. The reason novels are relatively low in the Lexile ratings is because they contain dialogue which is usually comprised of conversational language and not rare words. In a bit of fun, he shared some very short words with us and showed how quickly their inclusion can change a Lexile rating. Good stuff to know.
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These talks have focused on the shifts or changes required by Common Core, the foundational skills preserved by CCSS in the primary grades, disciplinary literacy, challenging text, and close reading. The Powerpoints from ... Via Darren Burris
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August 6, 2013 12:40 PM
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Good insight and tips on tech tools students can use for collaborative assignments, digital storytelling, etc.
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from Common Core Online
August 5, 2013 11:15 AM
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Do any of those questions sound familiar? I spent this week with some fabulous teachers working on the Iowa Core Writing Standards. Did we work on all of them? No! Did we talk about all of them?...
A teacher thinking aloud about CCSS implementation. Sharing this blog post to show how ELA teachers are working with the standards.
Overwhelming??? Maybe. But there are ways in which to consider this in small enough size pieces that make sense.
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from Common Core ELA
August 1, 2013 2:40 PM
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Unlimited access to hundreds of leveled news articles and Common Core–aligned quizzes, with new articles every day.
Excellent resource for articles for your classroom! Students can adjust their reading level by lexile, which allows you to assign one article, differentiate instruction, and not stigmatize a student with a lower reading level! You can create a class binder, give students an access code, and track the quizzes they take. Or assign a certain number of articles and let students choose their own articles on topics that interest them. I think this is the best resource for informational text I've seen in 2013!
AMAZING website-You have to check this one out! Something for everyone here: Science, current events on all kinds of topics, social studies, culture and more! What's more to love: you can adjust the lexile (reading level) , some come with worksheets or assessments, and you can save these in your teacher binder. With this FREE account you can email these articles out to students to read as homework and have them come to class ready to discuss.
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July 12, 2013 5:10 PM
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Informational Text: Multiple Points of View in Multiple Formats. A blog post at "Teaching with the Library of Congress" on 2013-04-25.
Some great suggestions for using the resources of the Library of Congress to address the need for multiple formats.
Always loved the resources from the Library of Congress.
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from Common Core Conversations
June 28, 2013 12:17 PM
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Techniques for all of us, not just students.
Great Idea for Professional Development! Teacher as the student.
Super simple. Easy to understand. This may be one of the best articles I've read on this concept.....there's been so much fuss and it's really only 3 simple steps.
Strategies principals use to evaluate teachers by annotating, analyzing and reflecting.
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June 14, 2013 12:17 PM
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This is an awesome training tool for teachers or students! Susan has generously shared it as a Google template, so be sure to save a copy.
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September 6, 2013 3:28 PM
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The Common Core Learning Standards describe the importance of teaching students how to comprehend informational text. They are asked to read closely, make inferences, cite evidence, analyze arguments
Great resources for ELA or Social Studies teachers!
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September 3, 2013 12:49 PM
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Ah, listening, the neglected literacy skill. I know when I was a high school English teacher this was not necessarily a primary focus; I was too busy honing the more measurable literacy skills -- r
Easy to implement active listening strategies!
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August 30, 2013 2:00 PM
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A collection of websites & mobile apps that are aligned to the Common Core Standards and can be used in the classroom by K-12 teachers.
Some free, some paid, but a great list of sites to share with teachers!
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August 29, 2013 3:49 PM
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What most teachers notice after careful reading of the Common Core Vocabulary Standards is the expected breadth, complexity, and depth of instruction.
Useful strategies for vocabulary instruction. I'm sure there are more engaging ways to do this, but I'm Scooping this for anyone who might be flummoxed by this standard:)
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August 19, 2013 11:47 AM
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This would be a great article for small group discussions about text complexity. It's so much more than lexile levels!
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August 16, 2013 5:04 PM
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"With an emphasis on developing verbal and analytical skills, the new Common Core standards will pose a big step up for most students. For English learners, who comprise a quarter of California’s children, it’ll seem more like a pole vault.
This article provides a balanced view of Common Core implementation in California.
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August 10, 2013 11:21 PM
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It's time to try out K-12 textbooks that won't gather dust on your classroom shelves. Here are the best sites for digital books that won't cost you a dime.
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from Common Core Online
August 5, 2013 11:18 AM
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There are a variety of overarching themes in Common Core--'integrate technology into classroom inquiry', 'encourage collaboration and sharing in student work', 'use technology to prepare students f...
Good examples of tech tools to use to meet specific standards.
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August 1, 2013 2:50 PM
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Results of an informal poll :"...80% of the questions kids were asked when they are reading are answerable without direct reference to the text itself."
Solid advice that doesn't try to sell you a product--how refreshing!
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July 30, 2013 10:42 AM
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But it is much easier to recruit students to focus on tasks that will build their skills by starting with engaging questions, appealing topics, and important issues. In my opinion, those are the hooks on which the new and challenging tasks can best be hung.
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July 11, 2013 1:02 PM
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List of K-12 (mostly primary) nonfiction with teachers' guides. Check the comments for additional titles.
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June 19, 2013 9:14 PM
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There are some excellent resources for explaining and reviewing close reading. I'm not a fan of worksheets, but these materials may help teachers develop their own approach to close reading.
Some excellent unit plans for teaching Close Reading in grades 6-12. Follows Common Core standards, but also helpful to those of us in VIrginia.
Several easy to implement ideas for Common Core-aligned lessons using resources from The New York Times Learning Network