The Standards set grade-specific standards but do not define the intervention methods or materials necessary to support students who are well below or well above grade-level expectations.
When it comes to students who are below grade-level expectations. It is important for not only the general education teacher, but the special education teacher as well to understand the needs of the student and modify that standards to fit that student.
they do not describe all that can or shouldbe taught
This is why it is important for teachers to be creative in their lesson plans and help their students expand on the information given to them.
6 | iNTrOduCTiONCommon Core State StandardS for enGLISH LanGUaGeartS & LIteraCy In HIStory/SoCIaL StUdIeS, SCIenCe, and teCHnICaL SUbjeCtS1.The Standards define what all students are expected to know and be able to do, not how teachers should teach.
I agree.
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the Standards”) are the culmination of an extended, broad-based effort to fulfill the charge issued by the states to create the next generation of K–12 standards in order to help ensure that all students are college and career ready in literacy no later than the
This states how important the Common Core State Standards are. They are the foundation of our students' learning. It is our job as educators to uses these standards to expand our students' knowledge.
students must be able to understand and describe the text before they are able to analyze its elements.
I agree. A student can not understand the elements of literature if they can not understand what is happening in the text.
Important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come, and help the reader anticipate the outcome.
Something that always gets me excited when reading a book.
Charlotte's Web
I always enjoyed Charlotte's Web. I always thought it had a good story line and taught us about friendship, courage, and that change is not always a bad thing.
Good communication with parents and staff is key.
I agree!
I am very careful to make sure the books I have come from reputable publishers, I read everything before I put it on the shelf, and I am watching out for your kids,”
It is important that school libraries have appropriate books for every grade in the school (entertainment and educational).
build great confidence in new readers
Building confidence in students when it comes to reading is very important. Not only will students learn to read better, they will also enjoy reading.
Prose books and comics are challenged for the same reasons,” Brownstein says. “Content addressing the facts of life about growing up, like sexuality, sexual orientation, race issues, challenging authority, and drug and alcohol use are causes for challenges. [Profanity] is often a factor,” as is violence.
These are difficult subjects to introduce to children. Age and maturity level play a huge factor in "the right time" to introduce these subjects.
pedagogical
The method and practice of teaching
adapted
Adapting is a very important skill that teachers need to have. Each student learns in a different way, which means you need to adapt your lessons in order to reach all students.
Poppa Joe and his guest teachers taught by modeling
Modeling is an effective strategy. It helps students understand exactly what the teacher wants. It also helps visual learners understand an assignment or task.