Newsela Non Fiction and Current Events

Looking to work in more non-fiction? Not sure where to find the material, or if they students will be able to understand it?

Enter Newsela NonFicition and Current Events

Mrs. Morales sent this on over, and it's amazing! The articles are really currently applicable. Plus, if you click the article, you can change the reading level!

What an amazing differentiation and ELD tool! The same material, only at various reading levels!

Check it out--you will be glad you did!

Great Math Resources!

I've said it before and I'll say it again--there are incredible resources out there, just WAITING for us to seize them! Here are two fabulous math resources.

Common Core Math Teachers has a ton of great goodies, from sample performance tasks to assessments, to lessons! If you click around, you will find some great info on Algebra 1!

This website has information about the standards, as well as downloadable lessons and worksheets for you!

October is already half over! How are YOU feeling about Common Core?!

Critical Thinking!

One of the major elements of the Common Core, and of the district/Wilson's vision is CRITICAL THINKING!

However, let's face it--it's hard!

This website, CriticalThinking.org, has a lot of wonderful information on how to build critical thinking in your classroom.

Check it out!