▼
Showing posts with label common core. Show all posts
Showing posts with label common core. Show all posts

Common Core Argument Writing

›
Implementing the Common Core State Standards doesn't have to be difficult, though many teachers may be intimidated by the lang...

To Kill a Mockingjay (When Two Worlds Collide)

›
My students recently finished reading Harper Lee's classic (and my all-time favorite) novel To Kill a Mockingbird . We happened...

Common Core Skill: Show Evidence From the Text

›
One of the most important reading and writing skills students should practice is showing evidence from the text to support their ans...

Argument Essay Writing Claims

›
Students often struggle to find meaningful argument topics (or claims) for their formal essays. Not only do they get tired of writin...

What Do Your Students Love?

›
What do your students love? Many of mine are in to A&E's Duck Dynasty , so I made a sign for outside my room featuring the l...

Who Needs Common Core Resources?

›
If you've been wondering what happened to my blogs this summer, well...I've been a little bit busy. But the time spent was w...

Poem in Your Pocket Day Novel Connections #PocketPoem

›
On National " Poem in Your Pocket " Day, you don't have to give up teaching your novel for poetry. Instead, incorporate it ...

Writing Prompt for Groundhog Day

›
You can use this writing prompt Friday or Monday with your students for Groundhog Day (Feb. 2). The prompt is from my collection of...

Cyber Monday Sale for Teachers!

›
It's shopping time for teachers again: Cyber Monday (& Tuesday) Sale on TeachersPayTeachers !  Stock up on resources for the re...

Tip #3 for Implementing the Common Core State Standards in Your ELA Curriculum

›
Align your lessons with the Common Core Standards. If you teach in one of the 48 states that has adopted the  Common Core State Standar...

Common Core State Standards: Tip #2 for Implementing the CCSS Your Curriculum

›
Align your lessons with the Common Core Standards. If you teach in one of the 48 states that has adopted the  Common Core State Standar...