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Watch the following video:

"http://www.youtube.com/embed/PbagTYYCXYU"

How does your subject matter spiral from grade to grade? How could this be done better? (Discuss with a partner)

It is important to note that ELA and math teachers cannot accomplish this single handed. Much of what is being done in the ELA and math classes must be carried through to other classes. Please read through this introduction to the common core:



After reading this document - please discuss the following questions:

1. On page 5, what implications do you see with the changes that will be coming for the amount of questions that will address informational text? 2. On page 6, "What is not covered by the standards" - how will this affect what you do in the classroom? 3. On page 7, which of these college and career readiness descriptions will your students struggle with the most? 4. On page 8, what portion of the standards are you responsible for?