Showing posts with label Nonfiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nonfiction. Show all posts

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Common Core: Basics and Opportunities


Everyone is talking about the Common Core Standards: it's implementation means nonfiction is up and coming. Not being a librarian or teacher, I didn't know more than that, and thought I should.  I delved in, and discovered some useful resources and emerging opportunities.

Common Core Goal 
“To align instruction…so that many more students than at present can meet the requirements of college and career readiness.”   
Sounds like a worthy goal, but what does that mean for me as a writer?

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