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Book SynopsisCommon Core State Standards for Grades 2-3: Language Arts Instructional Strategies and Activities is designed to help teachers teach CORE standards using research-based, effective instructional strategies in combination with ready-to-use activities. These strategies include identifying similarities and differences, writing summaries and taking notes, creating non-linguistic representations, and suggestions for homework and practice. There are a variety of suggested texts as well as identified text exemplars that can easily be used with the suggested activities. The activities accommodate most teaching styles and can be used by the new teacher as well as the experienced teacher with very little advanced preparation required. While the activities in each chapter are listed as single suggestions, they can be used individually or combined to strengthen your current units as you implement the Common Core State Standards in your daily planning and instruction.
Trade ReviewI am excited to have Manville’s book as a rich resource for my teachers as we continue our transition to the CCSSs in our district. Teachers will immediately appreciate the multitude of activities, especially as they are asked this year to implement new activities on each under-touched Common Core standard and on standards on which students are under-performing. As the person responsible for curriculum and instruction, I can be confident that Manville’s laser-like attention to providing only research-based activities will help ensure success! -- Valerie Jones, MsEd., K-12 curriculum coordinator, East Buchanan C-1 Schools, Gower, Missouri
This is a great and easy read for teachers looking for helpful resources when teaching Common Core strategies within their classrooms. I recommend this book for teachers who are looking for ways to incorporate easy and effective strategies when working with Common Core. The author gives specific games and tools to improve instruction that meets the challenges of all classroom teachers. -- Jenni Busby, 2nd Grade, East Buchanan Elementary School, Gower, MO
Classroom teachers and reading specialists will find these new resource books full of rich and targeted activities designed to strengthen students’ skills as they meet the requirements of the Common Core State Standards. Michelle Manville is a consummate professional Missouri educator who understands student needs and suggests effective strategies and literature to meet them. -- Sally Minnick, former northwest Missouri regional professional development communication arts instructional specialist
As a special education teacher, the search for strategies that engage students while meeting Common Core State Standards is never-ending. This book delivers as a toolbox of ready-to-use strategies. All teachers will find this book to be a treasure to have while lesson planning and providing modifications for students with special needs while providing access to the Common Core. -- Paula Chambers, K-6 special education teacher, St. Joseph School District, Missouri
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Instructional Strategies and Activities: An Overview Chapter 2: Grade 2-3 Text Exemplars Chapter 3: Grade 2 Common Core State Standards Chapter 4: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Reading Literature Chapter 5: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Reading Informational Text Chapter 6: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Reading Foundational Skills Chapter 7: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Writing Chapter 8: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Speaking and Listening Chapter 9: Grade 2 Strategies and Activities for Language Chapter 10: Grade 3 Common Core State Standards Chapter 11: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Reading Literature Chapter 12: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Reading Informational Text Chapter 13: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Reading Foundational Skills Chapter 14: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Writing Chapter 15: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Speaking and Listening Chapter 16: Grade 3 Strategies and Activities for Language Appendix: Appendix A: Alphabox Appendix B: Summary Frames Appendix C: Stem Questions Appendix D: Sample Grade 2 Advance Organizers Appendix E: Sample Grade 3 Advance Organizers Appendix F: Sample Parent Letter Appendix G: Products and Performances List Appendix H: Verbs to Question References
