Tag Archives: CTiP

K-6 ELA Differentiated Session Opportunities

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Aaron Grossman

At the March 13th IS training, educators were presented with “differentiated” session choices for future spring gatherings. The session options reflect current learning from the 2014-2015 academic year as well as a review of material from previous school years. If … Continue reading →

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Core Task implementation Project Session 4, Grades 3-5

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Aaron Grossman

The 4th session of CTiP for Grades 3rd through 5th focused on syntax and a look at the Language Standards. The session was like the other January sessions but with a closer look at assessment items similar to those students will see on … Continue reading →

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Core Task implementation Project, Session 4 Materials

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Aaron Grossman

Session 4 of the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP) focused on refining work with the Core Knowledge materials and a renewed effort to build understanding around syntax and the Common Core language standards. Teachers also brought student writing samples, based … Continue reading →

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Core Task implementation Project Session 2 Materials

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

For session two to the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP), educators focused on the Speaking and Listening Standards, Accountable Talk, and the instructional move Quiz, Quiz, Trade. Teachers reflected on actions steps from session one and district supported curricular resources. … Continue reading →

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Core Task Implementation Project Session 1 Materials

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

The 2014-2015 Core Task implementation Project (CTiP) began today with a renewed focus on the Instructional Practice Guides and materials and professional learning matched to a highly core aligned classroom. This year participants will be working with the Speaking & … Continue reading →

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Instructional Move 1: Text at the Center of Instruction

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Aaron Grossman

Positioning text so that it is at the center of instruction is challenging, to say the least. Thus, as part of Core Task Project and Core Task implementation Project trainings, specific moves have been integrated to assist with this goal. The first … Continue reading →

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Accountable Talk to Support the Common Core

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Aaron Grossman

As part of the Core Task implementation Project (CTiP), classroom teachers worked with the Accountable Talk Sourcebook. The sourcebook is a rich resource and complements many of the indicators within the Instructional Practice Guides (And it’s free!). For those interested … Continue reading →

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Core Shift Blast 10: TDQs

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Aaron Grossman

Text-dependent questions are the focus of Core Shift Blast 10. Explicit connections are made with this instructional shift and the Basal Alignment Project and the coming assessments. Linnea Wolters and Stephanie Barragan share their experiences using the Guide to Writing … Continue reading →

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