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Planning Text-Dependent Questions
Answering questions using evidence from the text is one of the biggest points of emphasis in the ELA CCSS. This article explains what text dependent questions are AND how to write them.
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A defense of Common Core State Standards – The Answer Sheet – The Washington Post
Hat tip to Vicki Davis for bringing this article to my attention. More proof that ALL voices from all sides need to be heard as we move forward.
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This looks potentially awesome. A rubric creation tool that’s fully customizable and CCSS aligned. Check this out and let us know what you think!
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Cartoons on Common Core Standards | Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice
Learned about this blog post via the Curriculum Matters column at Education Week. If you only read one of these Common Core links, read this one. A perfect blend of humor and insight.
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Questions from the French Bac in Philosophy « Granted, but…
Do you think the Common Core will lead to these types of questions in our classrooms? I certainly hope so.
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Mitt Romney to States: Don’t Expect Help With Common Core – Curriculum Matters – Education Week
What’s that Olivia Newton John song? “Let’s get political?” I can’t remember. Either way, if you’re planning to vote November 6 (and I desperately hope that you are), this is a must read. Getting the candidates to talk about education is always a challenge. 2012 is no exception.
It’s quite interesting to read Governor Romney’s quotes on the Common Core, and specifically on standardized testing. President Obama is discussed briefly, too, although he doesn’t seem to have too much to say on the education topic either. I’ll leave it at that!
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Education Nation: Revived Support For Grammar Instruction
What is your school’s plan for addressing the Language standards? Interesting article here.
Posted from Diigo. The rest of my favorite links are here.
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