The Common Core Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades K-2 (what They Say, What They Mean, How To Teach Them)

By (author) Sharon D. Taberski; By (author) Taberski Sharon D.; By (author) Burke, James R.
Short description/annotation
This book will explain what the standards say, what they mean, and how to teach them and is organized by the Anchor Standards in each category.
Description

Organized by the Anchor Standards in each category covering reading, literature, informational text, Foundational Reading Skills, writing, speaking and listening and language, this book will aid teachers working across grade levels. It features a range of support material including: 

• Resources 
• Common Core Recommended Reading Lists
• Text Complexity Tool
• Planning Calendar Templates
• Teacher Notes 

Table of contents
Introduction: Getting to the Core of the Curriculum Quick Reference: Common Core State Standards, K-5 English Language Arts Part 1. Reading Key Ideas and Details Craft and Structure Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity Part 2. Reading Standards: Foundational Skills Phonics and Word Recognition Fluency College and Career Anchor Standards: Writing College and Career Anchor Standards: Speaking and Listening College and Career Anchor Standards: Language Part 3. Writing Text Types and Purposes Production and Distribution of Writing Research to Build and Present Knowledge Range of Writing Part 4. Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Part 5. Language Conventions of Standard English Knowledge of Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Resources Resource A. Common Core Recommended Reading Lists Resource B. Text Complexity Tool Resource C. Planning Calendar Templates Teacher Notes
Review quote
"These books provide clear guidance on instructional practices and intentionality of conversations as well as thorough articulation of the intent of the standards. I feel that these will be an asset that our teachers are craving as they are working in developing confident, proficient readers and writers that are prepared for the classroom and beyond."
Biographical note
A longtime English teacher, Jim Burke is the author of more than 20 books and senior consultant for the Holt McDougal Literature program. Jim has received several awards, including the 2000 NCTE Exemplary English Leadership Award. In 2009, he created the English Companion Ning—the largest online community of English teachers in the world. More recently, Jim has served on the AP English Course and Exam Review Commission and the PARCC Consortium.