Tag Archives: academic vocabulary

The read-aloud and Common Core

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

In a piece for Educational Leadership, William Himmele and Pérsida Himmele describe the important of read-alouds in the Common Core. This includes a chance to introduce more nonfiction to students and to build a “bank of academic vocabulary.” You can … Continue reading →

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Common Core ‘Essentials’

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

David Burleson, superintendent in Newland, North Carolina, highlights key aspects of the Common Core for his constituents. Burleson notes that parents and students will see teachers emphasizing a) academic vocabulary b) the use of evidence to support responses and c) … Continue reading →

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“Keep it or Junk it” an ESL Perspective

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

Dr. Pete Cobin, ELL Consultant with Washoe County School District, reviewed the lesson “Keep it or Junk it” and shared the following: There are two things in particular that I noticed. The emphasis on “What are you thinking? How do … Continue reading →

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Sierra Vista & Westergard Train on the Basal Alignment Project

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

Sierra Vista and Westergard trained on the Basal Alignment Project today. Listed below are the resources used for the training as well as other materials referenced during the 90-minute session. Training Materials BAP Training PowerPoint Tomas and the Library Lady Questions Pictorial … Continue reading →

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NASSP and their Suggestions for CCSS Implementation

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

The Alliance for Excellent Education recently taped a webinar describing what has to be done in order to implement the Common Core State Standards well. Dr. Mel Riddile, Associate Director for High School Services, National Association of Secondary School Principals … Continue reading →

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Presentation Materials from Libens & Etienne August 20th

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Aaron Grossman

Below are the resources David Liben, Meredith Liben and Rachelle Etienne of Student Achievement Partners (SAP) used as part of their presentation with Washoe educators on August 20th.  The work session centered on delving deeper into the “instructional shifts” with … Continue reading →

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