This 1-2 hour module provides an introduction to the key shifts required by the CCSS for Literacy in the content areas: history / social studies, science, and technical subjects.

This 1-2 hour module provides participants with an introduction to the key shifts required by the Common Core State Standards for ELA / Literacy.

A document explaining the biggest changes in mathematics and ELA / Literacy and a quick reference card on the shifts.

This 1-1.5 hour module provides background information necessary to understanding how the Common Core State Standards play a role in improving education. It answers the question: How are these standards different than the latest versions...

Through close examination of the Publishers' Criteria in ELA / Literacy for Grades 3-12, this 1-2 hour module intends to give teachers and administrators a deeper understanding of the Standards and their implication for instructional...

Erik Palmer explains that the Common Core State Standards place importance on speaking effectively in a variety of scenarios, both formal and informal. He notes that students need to have broadly applicable oral communication skills....

View a video with the basics of Common Core Mathematics. Teachers and students discussing the benefits of the new standards.

These teacher practices correlate with the Common Core English Language ArtsLiteracy State Standards for Kindergarten and are intended to give teachers guidance as they carefully, and systematically plan for language arts literacy...

This project has attempted to describe research-based pathways for learning that can guide lesson planning, and curriculum and assessment development K-12. Includes a working definition of learning progressions.

Here is a collection of common core aligned worksheets for core standard L.K.1.C. A brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. All worksheets are free to view, download, or print.

Here is a collection of our common core aligned worksheets for core standard L.2.1.F. A brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. Click on the images to view, download, or print them. All worksheets are...

Educator Chris Luzniak encourages his students to apply authentic mathematics vocabulary when discussing and defending heir ideas. [1:39]

The iTunes U courses linked to below were developed by a group of classroom teachers to explain the Shifts in ELA / Literacy and mathematics required by the Common Core. Presented in partnership with The Council of Chief State School...

This module provides participants with an introduction to the key shifts required by the CCSS for Math. Depending on the activities selected, this module could support up to four hours of Math PD.

Writing formally means writing using words that are precise, objective, and impersonal. This lesson gives examples of formal language and also provides games and a test. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2.e

A collection of articles and literature on the Common Core State Standards in ELA / Literacy by grade levels.

This site from the St. Cloud State University provides information on online sources. This article explains how to assess the value of online sources based on authorship, publisher, date of publication, depth of material, and...

This tutorial focuses on common themes in literature, beginning with a slide show discussing 11 different, common themes and literary examples. This is followed by a 11-minute YouTube video with students acting out common themes in...

In order to teach critical viewing skills, it is essential that educators understand what their students already know and understand about popular media. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2

This video [14:33] shows a demonstration of academic vocabulary instruction through the context of a complex work, a poem. The teacher demonstrates how to access the literal meaning of new vocabulary and then infer the deeper meaning....

Understanding Text-Dependent Questions is a 1-4 hour module designed to promote understanding of how text-dependent questions support the key shifts required by the Common Core State Standards for ELA/Literacy. It includes the following:...

Choose from several activities to teach the Common Core Standard of describing familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, providing additional detail. Includes ideas for conversation starters for...

Here is a collection of our common core aligned worksheets for core standard RI.K.4.

Here is a collection of our common core aligned worksheets for core standard RF.1.3.G. A brief description of the worksheets is on each of the worksheet widgets. Click on the images to view, download, or print them. All worksheets are...