At the recent launch event for the CUNY Institute for Education Policy, David Coleman, now known as the «architect» of the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards, was asked by a member of the audience why a teacher, who cited the Common Core standards emphasis on «
informational texts,» would claim that she was told to «put away her literature
books and photocopy microwave instructions» for her eighth -
grade students.
But it's still far below the recommended levels — the proportion of nonfiction
books read independently varies from 13 percent to 31 percent based on gender and
grade level — though the survey doesn't capture articles, essays, or other
informational reading that students may be assigned in various classes.
INCLUDES 36 Student Activity
Books (1 copy of each of the six titles per
grade level, 32 - pages each) 4 Answer Cases 1 Teacher Guide FEATURES Flexibility for task centers, independent or partner work, or one - on - one tutoring / remediation Clearly stated objective for each activity that allows you to differentiate Focus on foundational skills and concepts Engaging puzzle format for a fun challenge Immediate feedback for self - checking Titles
Grade 1 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Grade 2 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Grade 3 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Grade 4 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Grade 5 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills
Grade 6 Literacy Foundations: Phonics & Fluency Language: Conventions Language: Vocabulary Literature: Comprehension Skills Science
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills Social Studies
Informational Text: Comprehension Skills