Inside the Common Core Classroom
Practical ELA Strategies for Grades K-2
Published on 12. August 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-13-336299-2 (ISBN)
Description
An indispensable guide for all who teach in grades K-2, as well as curriculum directors, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and school administrators, Inside the Common Core Classroom: Practical ELA Strategies for Grades K-2 helps teachers see ideas in action in this insightful look at the key aspects and fundamental shifts of the ELA Common Core Standards for grades K-2. Each standard is accompanied by a comprehensive look into a kindergarten, first grade, or second grade classroom as well as valuable, practical tips for teachers and lesson plan ideas that can be put to immediate use. Classroom vignettes complete with specific teacher-and-student dialogues help readers picture how to implement each standard in their own classrooms.
Reviews / Votes
This text is a one-of-a-kind resource for learning how to implement the Common Core Standards effectively in early childhood classrooms. The literacy strands are discussed in great detail and provide excellent examples of quality instruction for future educators. This book can be used among teacher leaders and professional developers to gain greater insight into the standards. At the same time, future teachers will get a real sense of what professional learning looks like in today's schools, where collaboration and the sharing of ideas is strongly valued and encouraged.I would recommend this book to any colleagues hoping to learn more about the Common Core Standards and their link to early childhood literacy classrooms. The text is user-friendly, clear, and relevant to what is happening in today's schools. --Kenneth Kunz, Bloomfield College
Inside the Common Core Classroom: Practical ELA Strategies for Grades PreK-2 is filled with plentiful and useful real-life scenarios as well as very current information about the CCSS. It fills a hole in the current literature, as there is not a lot of information focused on K-2 when discussing the Common Core. -- Helen S. Comba, School District of the Chathams (NJ)
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Persons
Lesley Mandel Morrow is a Distinguished Professor of Literacy at the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Her research deals with early literacy development and the organization and management of language arts programs. Dr. Morrow has published more than 300 journal articles, chapters, and books, and her work has been recognized with awards including the Outstanding Teacher Educator of Reading Award from the International Reading Association (IRA). She also received the William S. Gray Citation of Merit from the IRA and the Oscar S. Causey Award from the Literacy Research Association-both awards for outstanding contributions to the field of literacy through research and scholarship. Dr. Morrow is a Past President of the IRA and a member of the Reading Hall of Fame.
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Erin Kramer is a recent graduate of the Reading Specialist Certification master's degree program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She also teaches second grade in the Morris Plains School District in Morris Plains, New Jersey, where she was honored as Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012.
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Amy Monaco has a master's in literacy from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and holds a Reading Specialist certification. She previously taught first grade in the Monroe Township School District and is currently the K-4 Supervisor of Language Arts and Social Studies in the Montgomery Township School District in Montgomery, New Jersey.
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Erin Kramer is a recent graduate of the Reading Specialist Certification master's degree program at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She also teaches second grade in the Morris Plains School District in Morris Plains, New Jersey, where she was honored as Teacher of the Year for 2011-2012.
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Amy Monaco has a master's in literacy from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and holds a Reading Specialist certification. She previously taught first grade in the Monroe Township School District and is currently the K-4 Supervisor of Language Arts and Social Studies in the Montgomery Township School District in Montgomery, New Jersey.
Content
Brief Table of Contents
Introduction: Donna Ogle
Chapter 1- Speaking, Listening and Language Development
Chapter 2 - Foundational Skills
Chapter 3 - Reading Standards: Comprehending Literature
Chapter 4 - Standards Comprehending Informational Text
Chapter 5 - Writing and the Common Core Standards
Chapter 6- Healthy Food and Healthy Bodies: A Science Unit Using Language Arts/Literacy: Common Core State Standards
Chapter 7 - Using the CCSS throughout the School Day
Appendix: Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten through Grade 2
Introduction: Donna Ogle
Chapter 1- Speaking, Listening and Language Development
Chapter 2 - Foundational Skills
Chapter 3 - Reading Standards: Comprehending Literature
Chapter 4 - Standards Comprehending Informational Text
Chapter 5 - Writing and the Common Core Standards
Chapter 6- Healthy Food and Healthy Bodies: A Science Unit Using Language Arts/Literacy: Common Core State Standards
Chapter 7 - Using the CCSS throughout the School Day
Appendix: Common Core State Standards for Kindergarten through Grade 2