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Tag Archives: Social Studies
Pondiscio’s Challenge 2026
Although he doesn’t know it, Robert Pondiscio has been a huge part of Washoe’s efforts to implement the Common Core. As part of the district’s professional development launch on August 8th, Pondiscio, via Youtube content, made the case for why … Continue reading
Posted in Social Studies
Tagged CCSS, Civics, Common Core State Standards, History, Robert Pondscio, Social Studies
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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
More Social Studies Close Reading Examples Added
Our Social Studies Coordinators have added an additional 6th Grade Close Reading Folder to Edmodo. Presently, it includes Close Readings on Hammurabi’s Code, Spartan Families, and the Iliad. Teachers will be adding close readings to this folder throughout the school … Continue reading
Posted in Social Studies
Tagged 10th, 11th, 12th, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, CCSS, Close Reading, Common Core, Exemplars, Nevada history, Social Studies, units
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New Link to Social Studies Close Reading Examples
If you were having any trouble accessing the Social Studies Close Reading Examples, use the new link here. There are over 30 well-vetted close reading lessons that promote CCSS literacy outcomes while simultaneously teaching content. You can read more about … Continue reading
Posted in Close Reading, Content Knowledge, Social Studies
Tagged 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th, 9th, CCSS, Close Reading Exemplars, Social Studies
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Video Explanation of Reading the CCSS
The California State Board of Education has produced a video to assist educators in reading the Common Core State Standards for ELA and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects. The five-minute video moves viewers through the basic organization … Continue reading
Posted in Common Core State Standards
Tagged abbreviations, CCSS, ELA, History, progressions, Social Studies
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Teaching Nonfiction Reading Skills
At the Center for Teaching Quality, Bill Ferriter describes strategies for teaching nonfiction skills (here). Each strategy also comes with a handout to assist students with using the skill. The skills include becoming active readers; determining how quotes effect a … Continue reading
Posted in Informational Text
Tagged Bill Ferriter, Center for Teaching Quality, science, Social Studies
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Social Studies Units Link
The 4th through 6th grade social studies units will all be completed by June 3rd and will be available at this link. The units all include close reads and integrate social studies and Common Core State Standards. You can view … Continue reading
Posted in Close Reading, Content Knowledge, Informational Text
Tagged Close Reading, Close Reading Exemplar, Edmodo, Social Studies, units
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10 Steps to Accessing the Social Studies Close Readings
If you are having any trouble locating the Social Studies Close Reading Examples, you can use these directions. It is a pictorial guide (here) to accessing the material.
Posted in Close Reading, Informational Text
Tagged 10th, 11th, 12th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Close Reading Exemplars, Social Studies
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Over 30 New Social Studies Close Reading Examples Available
Social studies teachers, Implementation Specialists, and personnel within Curriculum & Instruction have spent the last year creating, editing, vetting, and reediting close reading examples that match the expectations of the Common Core. You can access them on Edmodo using this … Continue reading
Implementing CCSS in the Secondary Grades
Angela Orr, Washoe’s Teaching American History Project Director, shared the following for those interested in bringing the CCSS into the secondary grades. (Important tools are linked at the bottom of the post.) In an effort to scale the work of … Continue reading
