6 Common Core Essentials
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- Cutting to the Common Core Sticking to the Script. Shanahan, Timothy // Language Magazine;Oct2014, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p24
The article reassesses the role played by handwriting in literacy development, and mentions the failure to include handwriting in the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS). A study conducted by Ginger Berninger which found a close relationship between reading and writing is discussed. It notes...
- Advocacy at the Core: Inquiry and Empowerment in the Time of Common Core State Standards. Grindon, Katherine // Language Arts;Mar2014, Vol. 91 Issue 4, p251
The author discusses developments in the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in the U.S. education sector as of March 2014. She tackles such topics as the Student Assessment Act, the K-16 networks, and literacy. The book "Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working-Class...
- READING, WRITING, and RUBRICS. Baker, Libby; Cooperman, Naomi; Storandt, Barbara // Journal of Staff Development;Aug2013, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p46
The article discusses the essential teaching process in the areas of reading, writing, and rubrics with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards. The educational standards have raised expectations on the ability and expertise of teachers in imparting a depth of knowledge to their...
- PROJECT POWER. DUKE, NELL K. // Instructor;Winter2015, Vol. 124 Issue 4, p30
The article discusses the mistakes in the initial handling of informational text in Common Core State Standards elementary education. The project-based instruction approach is said to avoid the futility of forcing topics that are of no interest to a student while developing content knowledge...
- CUT TO THE CORE. DEL GUIDICE, MARGAUX; LUNA, ROSE // Publishers Weekly;8/11/2014, Vol. 261 Issue 32, p20
The article discusses the decision of several U.S. states, including Oklahoma and South Carolina, to withdraw from the voluntary education standards system Common Core State Standards. The authors suggest that the decision will leave teachers with insufficient time and direction to prepare for...
- Capacity Issues Confront Implementation of Standards. Robelen, Erik W. // Education Week;5/15/2013, Vol. 32 Issue 31, p1
The article focuses on the implementation of the U.S. educational standards Next Generation Science Standards. The author explains that there are several challenges associated with the new standards, including how they will impact professional development and curriculum materials. He explores...
- New Paper Examines Link Between Common Core Standards, Curriculum, and Assessments. // Teaching Music;Jan2013, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p13
The article offers an overview of the white paper "From Common Core Standards to Curriculum: Five Big Ideas," by Jay McTighe and Grant Wiggins. The authors recommend ideas for developing curriculum and assessments that reflect the intent and areas of emphasis of the Common Core State Standards...
- New Texts Aim to Capture Standards. Sawchuk, Stephen // Education Week;11/14/2012, Vol. 32 Issue 12, pS21
The author discusses aspects of the Common Core State Standards for classroom literacy instruction in the U.S. and new texts which aim to capture standards.Topics included are alignment between content standards in reading and curricular materials , textbook adoption and response from thepublishers.
- Tools of the Trade. Creighton, Peggy Milam // Library Media Connection;Jan/Feb2013, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p45
The article examines how the Common Core standards, a set of U.S. educational standards, impact school library programs. Information is provided on requirements for areas including reading, writing, and content area literacy. Suggestions for school librarians include increasing the range of...
- President's Perspective. // California English;Sep2014, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p4
A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of increasing her knowledge and understanding of the ELA Common Core Standards on the Instructional Shifts in Reading.
