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Monthly Archives: May 2015
Session 7 of Core Task implementation Project (The End)
The last session of the Core Task implementation Project concluded with a focus on writing and the instructional move, “Painted Essay.” The strategy, which fits well with Session 3 of CTiP and the In Common resources, gives practitioners a way … Continue reading
Posted in Core Task Project, Writing to Sources
Tagged blended, CCSS, In Common, Kahoot, NVACS, writing
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My Running Diary of an Anita Archer Presentation—Part 2 (Writing)
Beginning at minute 5:52, Dr. Anita Archer frames her presentation on Providing Explicit Instruction on Writing Arguments by outlining her “principles.” They include 1) breaking down complex skills into obtainable skills; 2) providing explicit instruction that involves modeling and guided … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development
Tagged anita archer, CCSS, motivation, NVACS, rubrics, video, writing
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Running Diary of an Anita Archer Presentation—Part 1
Anita Archer will be in Washoe County on May 15th to speak to our adminstrators and supervisors and then on May 16th to work with classroom teachers and instructional coaches. Many of us, however, will be unable to attend these events. … Continue reading
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Tagged anita archer, CCSS, cursive, Foundational Skills, NVACS, sentences, spelling, writing
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The Arts and the Common Core State Standards
By serendipitous luck, I found the following blog that focuses on art outcomes in the elementary grades. Author Meg Riley, apart from having students engage in the production of art works, annotates how she connects a lesson to history, aesthetics, and criticism. It … Continue reading
Session Materials–Denver Core Advocate Event
Listed below are the session materials that Nevada educators shared at the national “Taking the Next Step” Core Advocate Conference in Denver, Colorado. Chris Hayes, Angela Motter and I did a session on Core Knowledge and how Washoe teachers are … Continue reading
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Tagged angela motter, CCSS, Chris Hayes, Core Knowledge, coreadvoces, NVACS, tntp, Torrey Palmer
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