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One key step in the journey of comprehending the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are their use of what they call College and Career Readiness (CCR) "anchor standards." A CCR anchor standard is a skill that high school graduates should have in order to be ready for entry into the world of work or postsecondary education.

More CCS debate.

Sarah Brown Wessling walks us through her thought process as she talks about the shifts she is making in her teaching as a result of the Common Core State Standards. Shifts that she addresses include the opportunity to examine her teaching practices and what she teaches with her colleagues. This excerpt is taken from a keynote address provided to Chicago Public School Educators.  

A list of 12 tech tools that support the common core--and examples of different websites for each tool.

A list of 12 tech tools that support the common core--and examples of different websites for each tool.

Student-centered. Collaborative. Goal-setting. Coaching. Divergent thinking. Portfolio. Writing as therapy. Take Risks! Find your voice. Experiment! Freewrite. Poetry. Memoir. Editing. Layers. Deadlines. Frontload. Rap and hip-hop. Expository technique. Drawing. Art. Magic Markers. Mind Maps. Publishing. Music. Cellphones. Ipods. Wikipedia. Twitter. Facebook. Stay modern. Stay open-minded. Keep learning.

This binder is an example of what's possible in the creation of a live knowledge forum for English Language Arts. I've based this binder on the College & Career Readiness Anchor Standards from the new Common Core. In creating your binder, be sure to add

On this page you will find pacing guide drafts for 6-12 LA based on Common Core Standards. Please feel free to download the pacing guides and then send me your comments and ideas for revisions! I look forward to hearing from you.