Inside the Common Core Classroom: Practical ELA Strategies for Grades 9-12

by Katherine S. McKnight

An indispensable guide for all who teach in grades 9-12, as well as curriculum directors, reading specialists, literacy coaches, and school administrators, Inside the Common Core Practical ELA Strategies for Grades 9-12 helps teachers build an understanding of how they can support the Common Core initiative in their classrooms. With examples, lessons, tips, and suggestions geared specifically towards high school teachers in every chapter, it provides a foundation on which to create curriculum and instruction that prepares students for college and future careers. Connecting research-based methodology in ELA with the Common Core State Standards, the final volume in Pearson’s definitive new series blends reading research, strategies, and resources that teachers can use with every level of reader.

224 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2014

Reviews

[Deborah · Rating 3 out of 5]

The main idea--that good teaching can happen in classrooms using CCSS--is clearly expressed. That said, none of the ideas were new to me. But, for other teachers, I think they'd appreciate that with each idea, everything you'd need to use the idea in your class is here.

[Jill Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good text for pre-service teachers.

[Cynthia Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great examples of lesson ideas and how to blend Common Core Standards into planning.