The SLS hopes to navigate some of the rough waters with you and is here to answer some questions. The Common Core is a wonderful advocate to have on our side this year. Let's review some of the basics Please wrap your brains around all the pedagogy verbs that are deeply woven into the Anchor Standards of the CCSS.
- Integrate
- Evaluate
- Comprehend
- Critique
- Analyze - think analytically
- Address a Question
- Solve a problem
- Conduct a short research projects
- Conduct sustained research projects
- Students generate questions
- Explore a topic
- Draw evidence from texts
- Support analysis
- Research and reflection
- Gather information from print and digital sources
- Assess the credibility and accuracy of sources
- Integrate information avoiding plagiarism
- Produce and publish writing
- Interact and collaborate
- Debate
- Write arguments to support claims
- Formulate an argument
- Comprehend
- Prepare and participate effectively in conversations.
- Build and express persuasively
- Express information and enhance understanding
As teachers are trying to figure out how to teach to the Common Core, I would encourage you to invite them to collaboratively plan a unit of deep research and investigation.
Please visit the NYSED Engage NY website that have "exemplars" listed:
Please visit the NYSED Engage NY website that have "exemplars" listed:
(Secondary are to follow in November.):
Please note the literature books within these units and consider ordering the books you may not have. Teachers are likely to come calling for them...to investigate.
These marketing, instructional, and planning handouts are available for you:
- Superhero Powerverbs of the Common Core - share these at a faculty meeting
- Lesson Planning templates can be found at this link: click here
- Common Core Alignment Checklist
- Common Core Writing Standards 6-10 Postcard Invitation for teachers - are available via the SLS - email with the quantity you need! - Posters are printed and waiting for you also!
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