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Tag Archives: In Common
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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Core Task implementation Project, Session 4 Materials
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
Posted in Core Task Project
Tagged CCSS, CTiP, CTP, In Common, language standards, notetaker, PowerPoint, reflections, syntax
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Session 3 of Core Task implementation Project
Session 3 of the Core Task implementation Project continued to take well-vetted instructional materials through the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. The session allowed for opportunities to reflect with peers, share ideas and resources, and have conversations around “focus” students. Teachers reviewed the … Continue reading
Posted in CTiP
Tagged Angela Bibby, CCSS, Core Task Project, In Common, Shanahan, Stead Elementary, writing
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Writing Instruction and the Common Core
If you have questions about writing and the Common Core, the following LearnZillion webinar will help. Joey Hawkins, the founder of the Vermont Writing Collaborative and author of Writing For Understanding: Using Backward Design To Help All Students Write Effectively, … Continue reading
Administrative and Supervisory Meeting, January 24th 2014
At the winter Administrative & Supervisory meeting, governance worked through content matched to the Instructional Practice Guides and the Common Core. This included a focus on writing, within the context of CCSS, and Core Action 2—employ questions and tasks that … Continue reading
Blue Friday, A Focus on Writing
Implementation Specialists, site coaches, and personnel from district departments gathered to review content that will be shared with elementary schools on February 5th. The focus for the 5th is on writing with professional learning around Dr. Louisa Moats, the writing … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Development
Tagged BAP, blue friday, CCSS, Common Core, In Common, scaffolded writing, Shift 5
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Writing and the Common Core: Samples & Techniques
The 3rd through 6th grade teachers at Alyce Taylor Elementary got a preview of the content to be shared at the January 17th Blue Friday, the Administrative and Supervisory meeting on January 24th and the Pink Wednesday on February 5th. … Continue reading
Posted in Student Achievement Partners, Writing to Sources
Tagged Alyce Taylor Elementary, CCSS, Common Core, In Common, K-12, Shift 5, Vermont, writing
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Core Task Project 