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Fisher, Douglas, 1965-
Common core English language arts in a PLC at work, grades 9-12 / Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey ; foreword by Carol Jago.
pages cm
"A joint publication with International Reading Association."
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-936764-25-9 (perfect bound) 1. Language arts (Secondary)--Standards--United States. 2. Language arts (Secondary)--Curricula--United States. 3. Professional learning communities. I. Frey, Nancy, 1959- II. Title.
LB1631.F567 2013
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2012041937
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Professional Development and Professional Learning Communities
Using Collaborative Teams for English Language Arts
The Common Core State Standards
Shift One: Focus on Reading and Writing to Inform, Persuade, and Convey Experiences
Shift Two: Focus on Increased Text Complexity
Shift Three: Focus on Speaking and Listening
Shift Four: Focus on Text-Based Evidence for Argumentation
Shift Five: Focus on Academic Vocabulary and Language
Purposes and Organization of the CCSS ELA
What Is Not Covered in the Standards
Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Reading
A Collaborative Planning Team in Action
Reading Standards for Literature in Grades 9–12
Reading Standards for Informational Text in Grades 9–12
Conclusion
Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Writing
A Collaborative Planning Team in Action
Anchor Standards for Writing
Characteristics of Writers
Writing Standards for Grades 9–12
The Writing Process
Conclusion
Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Speaking and Listening and for Language
A Collaborative Planning Team in Action
Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
The Power of Peer Learning