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Bryan Tayman

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Speaking & L... - 5 views

  • SL.6.3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Use the speeches website to have students analyze for reasons and evidence. http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm
  • collaborative discussions
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Online discussion options: Edmodo Kidblog My Big Campus Google Doc Wiki Moodle
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  • SL.6.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Use an online of software tool to record and review their audio. (Audacity, iPodcast, Vocaroo)
  • graphics, images, music, sound
    • Bryan Tayman
       
      Sources for images, music, sound:  http://search.creativecommons.org/
Michelle Krill

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Speaking & L... - 2 views

  • SL.5.2. Summarize a written text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      So many opportunities here!
Linda Mumme

Common Core State Standards Initiative | Mathematics | Grade 4 | Measurement & Data - 2 views

  • Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems.
    • Linda Mumme
       
      realworld application of tiling a classroom, a bedroom, etc. using a home improvement website to calculate costs
  • Represent and interpret data.
    • Linda Mumme
       
      Using newspapers and magazine articles that have graphical information to analyze real world issues.
Linda Mumme

Common Core State Standards Initiative | Mathematics | Grade 4 | Number & Ope... - 2 views

  • visual fraction models,
    • Linda Mumme
       
      Use virtual manipulatives
    • Linda Mumme
       
      www.nlvm.usu.edu kidspiration 3 smartexchange
Lauri Brady

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Writing | Gr... - 6 views

  • group related information together;
    • Sue Thomas
       
      This would be a great place to use mind mapping software or interactive graphic organizers from ReadWriteThink
  • Use linking words and phrases (e.g., also, another, and, more, but) to connect ideas within categories of information.
    • Sue Thomas
       
      Use interactive whiteboard to sort and organize linking words and phrases. Use apps, such as iCard Sort.
  • organize an event sequence
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Use of interactive whiteboard for center/small group organizing/sequencing activties.
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  • develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing
    • Sue Thomas
       
      Use Googledocs to support the revising and editing process.
  • produce and publish writing
    • Sue Thomas
       
      Use digital story telling tools (voice thread, blabberize, photo story, and other web 2.0 tools).
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Great mobile apps like Story Kit, Scribble Press, Puppet Pals, and Sock Puppets!
  • research projects
    • Sue Thomas
       
      Google Presentations is a great tool to organize notes and create presentations.
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Opportunity to teach web search strategies and evaluting websites to students.
  • interact and collaborate with others.
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Blogging gives students a great way to interact and respond to each other's writing as well as sharing and seeking feedback from a broader, authentic audience.
  • gather information from print and digital sources
  • sort evidence into provided categories
  • Write routinely
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Again, a great opportunity for an online journal (Moodle?) or blog. Kidblog is a wonderful elementary blogging tool.
    • Lauri Brady
       
      A huge plus is being able to see the growth in student writing over the course of the year in a format that is easily shared with a broader audience.
  • support the opinion
    • Lauri Brady
       
      Idea: Use open voicethread to have students record reasons/evidence to support opinions.
    • Michelle Krill
       
  • Text Types and Purposes
    • Sandra Benedict
       
      Teach them to keyboard by using word processing software
Michelle Krill

There's an app for that for cats | tweentribune.com - 2 views

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    Easy to read: TTJunior.com offers easy-to-read news stories for 2nd Graders, 3rd Graders and advanced 1st Graders, as well as remediation and ESL for all grades. Easy to write: Students can post blog comments that teachers review before publication. Click below to sign up. It's fast, easy and free!
Michelle Krill

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Writing | Gr... - 3 views

  • Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Organize materials using Diigo, Evernote or other curating tool. Evaluate web resources efficienty and effectively.
    • Sandra Benedict
       
      teach cite sources--manually and using various websites that help create citations
  • Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Use of software and/or webtools to work through the writing process. (Microsoft Word, Google Docs, etc)
    • Carol Roth
       
      Mind mapping tools such as Inspiration or Google Draw is very helpful here.
  • W.11-12.6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products in response to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or information.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Publish online for an external audience. Blogs, wiki, ePortfolio.
    • Carol Roth
       
      The Figment website works well for publishing student work for an outside audience.
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  • W.11-12.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Online collaborative editing for peer review and feedback.
    • Carol Roth
       
      We love to use Google Docs for peer editing exercises
  • W.11-12.8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the strengths and limitations of each source in terms of the task, purpose, and audience; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and overreliance on any one source and following a standard format for citation.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Easybib, Bibme.com for references. Use Microsoft Word Reference Tools to organize, track and maintain bibliography.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Turnitin.com, Google or other online plagiarism tools for checking work.
  • Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes
    • Michelle Krill
       
      Blogging!
  • Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution).
    • Katie Barnes
       
      Software such as the inspiration programs can help students sequence ideas and concepts in a visual manner
  • Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes
    • Katie Barnes
       
      Blogging!
  • create an organization that logically sequences claim(s),
    • Sandra Benedict
       
      Use digital timelines, interactive white board
  • graphics
    • Sandra Benedict
       
      spreadsheets, word processing, Google docs
  • multimedia
    • Sandra Benedict
       
      presentation software/web 2.0 tools, slide show, video
  • The CCR anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in tandem to define college and career readiness expectations—the former providing broad standards, the latter providing additional specificity.
    • Michelle Krill
       
      ReadWriteThink.org http://www.readwritethink.org/ has a variety of writing/planning writing resources.
Abby Gold

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Writing | Gr... - 2 views

    • Abby Gold
       
      Diigo compilation of articles, google docs
  • Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/ experiments, or technical processes. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories as appropriate to achieving purpose; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
    • Abby Gold
       
      word processing, research with google
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  • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
    • Abby Gold
       
      quizlet, free rice
  • With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
    • Abby Gold
       
      google docs
    • Abby Gold
       
      blogging site, "Turn it in", Wikki Space
  • Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
    • Abby Gold
       
      Wikki Spaces, blogging
    • Abby Gold
       
      Live Binders, Evernote
  • Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
    • Abby Gold
       
      blogs, wikki spaces
    • Abby Gold
       
      Powerlibrary, Wikipedia,
Brianna Paup

Common Core State Standards Initiative | English Language Arts Standards | Writing | Gr... - 2 views

  • Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
    • Brianna Paup
       
      Teacher can create a wikkispace page and post links related to research projects and/or directions for the project.
Allison Whing

Free Common Core Webinar - 0 views

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    This event takes place on Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 2 to 3 p.m. ET. The Common Core State Standards in English/language arts make new demands on both students and teachers. They ask that students become masters at "close reading" of text, build their argumentation skills, and be able to marshal evidence to defend their positions.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Great Video Lessons from Great Teachers | LearnZillion - 2 views

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    "LearnZillion is a learning platform that combines video lessons, assessments, and progress reporting. Each lesson highlights a Common Core standard starting with math in grades 3-9. "
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Math Teaching Resources for K-5 Classrooms - 4 views

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    "This site provides an extensive collection of free resources, math games, and hands-on math activities aligned with the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Our math printables are suitable for use in math centers, small group or whole class settings. Instructions for each activity are presented in large print on a task card in child-friendly language to enable students to work on tasks independently after a brief introduction to the task."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Welcome to the Inside Mathematics Website - 1 views

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    "Welcome to Inside Mathematics, a professional resource for educators passionate about improving students' mathematics learning and performance. This site features classroom examples of innovative teaching methods and insights into student learning, tools for mathematics instruction that teachers can use immediately, and video tours of the ideas and materials on the site."
Lisa Menges

Education Week: Does the Common Core Matter? - 1 views

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    This article focuses on three arguments surrounding the Common Core and the possible effects on student achievement.
Ann Baum (Johnston)

P21 Common Core Toolkit - The Partnership for 21st Century Skills - 3 views

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    "A Guide to Aligning the Common Core State Standards with the Framework for 21st Century Skills"
Ann Baum (Johnston)

P21_Math_Map.pdf - 1 views

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    "Designed in cooperation with the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), along with dozens of math educators across the country. The Math Map provides Common Core and 21st Century Skills connections."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

US History Websites with the Common Core - 1 views

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    "The websites listed are useful to supplement the curriculum and teach students the skills needed to be successful 21st century learners."
Ann Baum (Johnston)

Common Core Look-fors - 2 views

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    "CCL4s provides an interface for entering observation data as well as access to all the Content Standards for Mathematics K-12 and the ISTE NETS.S."
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