Here is an interesting article, written by Kathy Short, about the
suggested texts in the CCSS:
http://wowlit.org/blog/2013/01/07/common-core-state-standards-misconceptions-about-text-exemplars/
Here is an excerpt:
"One issue of major concern to educators is the grade-level lists of
text exemplars that are included in Appendix B of the CCSS. Many
schools and some states interpret these lists of stories, poems, and
informational texts as core lists that all students should read and
are attempting to purchase these sets and mandate them for classroom
use. A close reading of the standards document indicates that the list
and text excerpts are provided to help teachers explore the levels of
complexity and quality of texts recommended for a particular grade
level, so they can make their own informed selections. The lists are
thus exemplars of text complexity, not a mandated reading list."
Renee
http://creatingartwithkids.blogspot.com/
On Jul 4, 2013, at 7:08 AM, Angie Harbison wrote:
There are suggested texts for each grade level at corestandards.org
Angie Harbison
"The conductor of an orchestra doesn't make a sound... He depends for
his power on his ability to make other people powerful."
~ Benjamin Zander
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