| Description |
319 pages ; 24 cm. |
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The everything parent's guide series |
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Everything parent's guide series.
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| Note |
Includes index. |
| Summary |
"Take the mystery out of Common Core ELA!If you are a parent struggling to understand the new Common Core English Language Arts standards for your child, you're not alone. Even though the Common Core ELA has been adopted by 45 states across the nation, if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why. The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA, Grades 6-8 can help. With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this comprehensive guide will explain: What your child will be learning in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade The types of books and passages your child will be reading The new requirements and the rationale for reading nonfiction texts The focus on finding evidence and formulating arguments The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standards This valuable reference book will give you the confidence to help your kids meet the ELA expectations for their grade level, excel at school, and prepare for high school and beyond"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
The key shifts in Common Core Standards for ELA -- The Anchor Standards for reading -- The Anchor Standards for writing, speaking, and listening -- The Anchor Standards for language -- Grade 6: reading -- Grade 6: writing, speaking, and listening -- Grade 6: language -- Grade 7: reading -- Grade 7: writing, speaking, and listening -- Grade 7: language -- Grade 8: reading -- Grade 8: writing, speaking, and listening -- Grade 8: language. |
| Subject |
Language arts (Middle school) -- Standards -- United States.
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English language -- Study and teaching (Middle school) -- United States.
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Common Core State Standards (Education)
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Education -- Parent participation -- United States.
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EDUCATION -- Parent Participation.
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LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Reference.
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| ISBN |
9781440590597 (paperback) |
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1440590591 (pb) |
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a 9781440590603 (ebook) |
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