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Literacy 2.0 Frey, Fisher, Gonzalez Reading and writing in 21st century classrooms Looks like a great book lots of links to become a connected educator

Keep Your Child Responsible. As adults, we can do everything in our power to offer educational opportunities to our children. Transportation, supplies like books and pencils, support in understanding the classwork, clearly communicating rules and expectations are all things we can control as adults. However, in the end, it's up to your child to take advantage of those opportunities.  Short of putting the textbook on his head and hoping the information just seeps into his brain, there's no way to force a child to learn material when he is refusing. If he does refuse to complete the work he'll still learn - he'll just be learning that there are natural consequences to his choices. Read more: http://www.empoweringparents.com/4-ways-to-handle-back-to-school-behavior-problems-with-your-odd-child.php#ixzz234Tgsr9Y

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Using nonfiction and informational texts is the biggest change for teachers with the new CCSS. What is an informational text? This definition is debated by many (see Colman below), but the CCSS includes any types of texts that are non-narrative or nonfictional in nature, including texts that function as "how to" genres. By 2014, the CCSS state that each grade increases in the amount and complexity of informational text that they expect students to read "independently and proficiently". (35) This could mean that seniors will read up to 80% informational texts in their English classes! This page will be devoted to ways teachers can help students work with different genres (structures) of texts, such as newspapers, magazines, maps, a set of directions, etc.

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