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Tag Archives: curriculum
Maximizing Literacy Skills with the OUT
At the Northern Nevada Council for Social Studies, I presented on using the 4th grade OUTs to maximize literacy skills with intermediate students. The 4th grade OUTs—Opening Up the Textbook—is a curricular resource matched to Nevada’s state history. Developed by … Continue reading
Posted in Social Studies, Uncategorized
Tagged 4th grade, curriculum, Hoover Dam, Nevada, OUT, Social Studies
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Repeal of Common Core Testimony—Three Things I Think Deserve Qualification
If you were unable to see the testimony from the Assembly Bill 303 hearing—the bill that would repeal Common Core in Nevada—you can access it here. A number of thoughtful and passionate stakeholders shared their opinion about the CCSS including … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged AB303, CCSS, Common Core, curriculum, Nevada, repeal, stotsky
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10 Websites, with Free resources, to Assist with CCSS Implementation
If you are looking for help with the implementation of Common Core, the websites listed below will help. Most include free curricular resources, well matched to the CCSS, that any educator can opt into and/or they can be used to … Continue reading
Posted in CCSS, Instructional Shifts, Professional Development
Tagged Angela Orr, CCSS, Common Core, curriculum, Edmodo, free, hamilton, Katie Anderson, resources, Scherr
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‘Simplifying the ELA Common Core; Demystifying Curriculum’
In a piece for the Kappa Delta Pi Record, Mike Schmoker and Carol Jago describe how you can break through the myriad ELA/literacy standards and immediately get of the “essence” of CCSS. In short, this involves focusing on “simple ‘instructional … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged CCSS, Common Core State Standards, curriculum, ELA, Jago, Schmoker, shifts
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10 Reasons to Support the Core
Kentucky has created a guide for its community outlining why the state supports the Common Core. Although specifically made for Kentucky, the 10 points are applicable to all states working with the CCSS. Among the reasons are the financial advantages … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged CCSS, Common Core State Standards, curriculum, free, materials
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Access to Common Core Edmodo Groups
Access to 11 popular Edmodo groups can be gained by using the links and codes in a document linked here. The groups include the social studies units and social studies close reading examples; SAP’s Basal Alignment Project and Anthology Alignment … Continue reading
Core Task Project 