The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core (Professional Development)

Odds are, your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards. You know how the standards emerged, what they cover, and how they are organized. But how do you translate the new standards into practice? Enter the Core Six: six research-based, classroom-proven strategies that will help you and your students respond to the demands of the Common Core. Thanks to more than 40 years of research and hands-on classroom testing, the authors know the best strategies to increase student engagement and achievement and prepare students for college and career. Best of all, these strategies can be used across all grade levels and subject areas. The Core Six include 1. Reading for Meaning. 2. Compare & Contrast. 3. Inductive Learning. 4. Circle of Knowledge. 5. Write to Learn. 6. Vocabulary's CODE. For each strategy, this practical book provides \* Reasons for using the strategy to address the goals of the Common Core. \* The research behind the strategy. \* A checklist for implementing the strategy in the classroom. \* Multiple sample lessons that illustrate the strategy in action. \* Planning considerations to ensure your effective use of the strategy. Any strategy can fall flat in the classroom. By offering tips on how to capture students' interest, deepen students' understanding of each strategy, use discussion and questioning techniques to extend student thinking, and ask students to synthesize and transfer their learning, The Core Six will ensure that your instruction is inspired rather than tired.

Odds are, your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards. You know how the standards emerged, what they cover, and how they are organized. But how do you translate the new standards into practice?

Enter the Core Six: six research-based, classroom-proven strategies that will help you and your students respond to the demands of the Common Core. Thanks to more than 40 years of research and hands-on classroom testing, the authors know the best strategies to increase student engagement and achievement and prepare students for college and career. Best of all, these strategies can be used across all grade levels and subject areas.

The Core Six include

1. Reading for Meaning.

2. Compare & Contrast.

3. Inductive Learning.

4. Circle of Knowledge.

5. Write to Learn.

6. Vocabulary's CODE.

For each strategy, this practical book provides

* Reasons for using the strategy to address the goals of the Common Core.

* The research behind the strategy.

* A checklist for implementing the strategy in the classroom.

* Multiple sample lessons that illustrate the strategy in action.

* Planning considerations to ensure your effective use of the strategy.

Any strategy can fall flat in the classroom. By offering tips on how to capture students' interest, deepen students' understanding of each strategy, use discussion and questioning techniques to extend student thinking, and ask students to synthesize and transfer their learning, The Core Six will ensure that your instruction is inspired rather than tired.

odds Are, Your State Has Adopted The Common Core State Standards. You Know How The Standards Emerged, What They Cover, And How They Are Organized. But How Do You Translate The New Standards Into Practice?

enter The Core Six: Six Research-based, Classroom-proven Strategies That Will Help You And Your Students Respond To The Demands Of The Common Core. Thanks To More Than 40 Years Of Research And Hands-on Classroom Testing, The Authors Know The Best Strategies To Increase Student Engagement And Achievement And Prepare Students For College And Career. Best Of All, These Strategies Can Be Used Across All Grade Levels And Subject Areas.

the Core Six Include

1. Reading For Meaning.

2. Compare & Contrast.

3. Inductive Learning.

4. Circle Of Knowledge.

5. Write To Learn.

6. Vocabulary's Code.

for Each Strategy, This Practical Book Provides

* Reasons For Using The Strategy To Address The Goals Of The Common Core.

* The Research Behind The Strategy.

* A Checklist For Implementing The Strategy In The Classroom.

* Multiple Sample Lessons That Illustrate The Strategy In Action.

* Planning Considerations To Ensure Your Effective Use Of The Strategy.

any Strategy Can Fall Flat In The Classroom. By Offering Tips On How To Capture Students' Interest, Deepen Students' Understanding Of Each Strategy, Use Discussion And Questioning Techniques To Extend Student Thinking, And Ask Students To Synthesize And Transfer Their Learning, the Core Six Will Ensure That Your Instruction Is Inspired Rather Than Tired.

If you already have a strong grasp on the Common Core and are eager to do something about it, this book's research-based strategies will help you respond to the demands of the new standards, particularly the English language arts standards that affect every subject area and grade level. Drawing from the research on which classroom strategies are your "best bets" for improving student achievement, the authors provide what you need to reinforce the Common Core in your lessons, including: a rationale for using each strategy to address the goals of the common core; research that supports the use of each strategy; steps for implementing each strategy in the classroom; sample lessons in multiple grade levels and subjects; and planning considerations to make certain your use of the strategy helps students become better at reading, understanding, using, and communicating rigorous texts. This practical book's teaching recommendations and sample lessons draw on six tips for inspired instruction that ensure your lessons capture students' interest, deepen their understanding, and extend their thinking about required course content. --Publisher description If you already have a strong grasp on the Common Core and are eager to do something about it, this book's research-based strategies will help you respond to the demands of the new standards, particularly the English language arts standards that affect every subject area and grade level. Drawing from the research on which classroom strategies are your "best bets" for improving student achievement, the authors provide what you need to reinforce the Common Core in your lessons, including: (1) A rationale for using each strategy to address the goals of the Common Core; (2) Research that supports the use of each strategy; (3) Steps for implementing each strategy in the classroom; (4) Sample lessons in multiple grade levels and subjects; and (5) Planning considerations to make certain your use of the strategy helps students become better at reading, understanding, using, and communicating rigorous texts. This practical book's teaching recommendations and sample lessons draw on six tips for inspired instruction that ensure your lessons capture students' interest, deepen their understanding, and extend their thinking about required course content Drawing on their extensive research and practice in schools across the United States, the authors of this indispensable guide offer six research-based, classroom-proven strategies that every K-12 teacher needs to respond to the Common Core State Standards. This practical book includes sample lesson plans and checklists to ensure effective implementation of each strategy in the classroom