Measuring Up to the Common Core for English Language Arts

Grades 1–8

Through a research-based, rigorous three-part lesson plan that strategically builds skills, Measuring Up to the Common Core for English Language Arts helps students improve their ability to read closely and analyze a variety of literary and informational texts and guides them step-by-step through the writing process so that they have the tools to become confident, compelling writers.

The program offers:

Scaffolded instruction that benefits struggling readers and English Language Learners.
High-cognitive level tasks that prepare students for the rigor of assessments.
A Speaking and Listening Handbook that promotes collaboration and discussion.

Build a solid foundation for Common Core State Standards mastery.

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Understand the Standards introduces and explains the standards and highlights key vocabulary.
Guided Instruction features a reading selection or mathematics problems with questions to help apply the standards.
On Your Own challenges students to apply what they have learned
and demonstrate mastery.
Kick It Up project-based activities provide a cumulative review of skills,
using research, collaboration, problem solving, technology, and more.

Also Available for Mathematics

Looking for mathematics support? Be sure to check out Measuring Up to the Common Core for Mathematics to meet the needs of your math students.

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Measuring Up to the Common Core for English Language Arts

What's Inside: A Lesson Guide

Also Available for Mathematics