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

About the Author

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.

Reviews

"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."
*Danielle Calvin, Director of Elementary ELA*