Getting to the core of English language arts, grades 6-12 : how to meet the Common Core State Standards with lessons from the classroom / Vicky Giouroukakis, Maureen Connolly ; Foreword by Kenneth Lindblom
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-212) and index
How to use this book -- Laying the foundation : an overview -- The benefits of CCSS for the teaching of readings -- Reading lessons from the classroom -- The benefits of CCSS for the teaching and of writing -- Writing lessons from the classroom -- The benefits of CCSS for the teaching of speaking and listening -- Speaking and listening lessons from the classroom -- The benefits of CCSS for the teaching of language -- Language lessons from the classroom -- Raising the roof : Collaboration beyond the school building -- Appendix : lesson plan template
Presents lesson plans, classroom activities, and worksheets for teachers of English Language Arts to help them meet the Common Core State Standards in their English curriculum
