The Montana English Language Arts / Literacy Standards
This is the official document from OPI. It has great explanations of the research supporting the standards and explanations of how to read them across grade bands.
Louisiana Resources
Achieve the Core
A Handbook for Writing in the Secondary Level
ELA (English Language Arts) & Literacy
Feedback, Effort, and Praise
"The Power (and Peril) of Praise"
Read this to improve the effort and attitude in your classroom.
The Mindset to Have
Mindset Quiz
Mindsets Assessments and Teaching Resource Kits
Quotes on Perseverance
Brilliant Inventions by Mistake
Read this to improve the effort and attitude in your classroom.
The Mindset to Have
Mindset Quiz
Mindsets Assessments and Teaching Resource Kits
Quotes on Perseverance
Brilliant Inventions by Mistake
Spelling, Vocabulary, Conventions, and Grammar
The Truth About Spelling
This article presents some interesting ideas and suggestions to consider.
The Dolch Sight Word Website
This site has games and printables as well as the official lists in several formats.
Dolch Sight Words by Frequency and Grade Level
This is a great chart to decide how to break the words across grade levels and order of importance.
Another Dolch Sight Words Website
These are essential to reading, but I put them here as well because it is beneficial for students to learn their words in their writing too.
This article presents some interesting ideas and suggestions to consider.
The Dolch Sight Word Website
This site has games and printables as well as the official lists in several formats.
Dolch Sight Words by Frequency and Grade Level
This is a great chart to decide how to break the words across grade levels and order of importance.
Another Dolch Sight Words Website
These are essential to reading, but I put them here as well because it is beneficial for students to learn their words in their writing too.
History, Social Studies, Geography, and Economics
Montana Content Standards
Golden Triangle Curriculum Coop.
This link takes you to the main page. Click on "curricula" and log in to the site to fine your subject area standards.
Montana Content Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies
U.S. History
Your Nation to Save: A Line-by-Line Explanation of the U.S. Constitution
History Resources
Montana
Teaching MT History
Montana Historical Society
I.E.F.A. Resources
So You Think You Can Argue
Elementary DBQs
teachinghistory.org - lessons
primary sources
choices
Golden Triangle Curriculum Coop.
This link takes you to the main page. Click on "curricula" and log in to the site to fine your subject area standards.
Montana Content Literacy Standards for History/Social Studies
U.S. History
Your Nation to Save: A Line-by-Line Explanation of the U.S. Constitution
History Resources
Montana
Teaching MT History
Montana Historical Society
I.E.F.A. Resources
So You Think You Can Argue
Elementary DBQs
teachinghistory.org - lessons
primary sources
choices
Rules to Engagement
Here are some links to learn about engagement.
The 9 Effective Instruction Strategies
One Student's Perspective
Get Their Attention
Tips to Engagement
Teacher Rubrics on Engagement
Body Language and Engagement
Read Further...
Wow-Teach this way!
Differentiation
What is it?Differentiated Instruction and Powerpoint Notes
Resources
Tech for DifferentiationStrategies from Across the Pond
Research
Research Process Overview
The Big Six
Research Organizer
Essential Questions
Types of Questions
Global Issues
Facing the Future
Structured Academic Controversy
Research Toolkit
The Purdue Owl
Primary Sources
Visual Organizers
Teaching Current Events
Use Debate
The Big Six
Research Organizer
Essential Questions
Types of Questions
Global Issues
Facing the Future
Structured Academic Controversy
Research Toolkit
The Purdue Owl
Primary Sources
Visual Organizers
Teaching Current Events
Use Debate
Writing
R.A.F.T.S.
R.A.F.T.S. and Chart
Northwest Regional Labs R.A.F.T.S. (list of writing types and verbs)
http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/18str/raft/raft.asp
Paragraph Structure and Parts
Jane Schaffer Writing Example
Sentence Stems
Transitions and Sentence Starter Ideas (High Level)
Persuasive Writing Sentence Starters
Ways to Introduce Evidence
Essay Issues
Introductions
Hooks and Introductions
Hooks for Kids Writing
Prewriting and Writing Process
Grammar and Conventions
Manipulating Sentences !!!!!!!!!!
K-6 Grammar & Conventions (Buy This!)
Crafting Expository Argument (Buy This!)
http://grammar.about.com/
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Revision Through Ratiocination
Online Editing
Writing Tech Resources
Tech for Collaborative Writing
Nevada Writing Resource
Writing as Process
Writing Ideas
Teaching Channel
SBAC Sample ELA Items
Sample Writing Tasks-Achieve
The Owl: the Research Reference
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdh64h27jitsn6f/Screenshot%202013-10-17%2012.23.33.png
http://www.procon.org/
http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com
Assessment
Appendix C Writing Samples
Vermont Writing Set
SBAC Performance Tasks
SBAC Opinion Rubric
SBAC Argumentative Rubric
SBAC Informative/Explanatory Rubric
SBAC Narrative Rubric
Other Rubrics
6+1 Traits Crosswalk to CCSS
6-Point Illustrated Rubric (6+1 Traits) for K-2
6-Point Illustrated Rubric (6+1 Traits) 3-12
Narrative Writing Resources
K-1 Guide
Opinions
Expository Texts
More on Expository Writing
R.A.F.T.S. and Chart
Northwest Regional Labs R.A.F.T.S. (list of writing types and verbs)
http://www.vrml.k12.la.us/cc/18str/raft/raft.asp
Paragraph Structure and Parts
Jane Schaffer Writing Example
Sentence Stems
Transitions and Sentence Starter Ideas (High Level)
Persuasive Writing Sentence Starters
Ways to Introduce Evidence
Essay Issues
Introductions
Hooks and Introductions
Hooks for Kids Writing
Prewriting and Writing Process
Grammar and Conventions
Manipulating Sentences !!!!!!!!!!
K-6 Grammar & Conventions (Buy This!)
Crafting Expository Argument (Buy This!)
http://grammar.about.com/
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Revision Through Ratiocination
Online Editing
Writing Resources
GoogleWriting Tech Resources
Tech for Collaborative Writing
Nevada Writing Resource
Writing as Process
Writing Ideas
Teaching Channel
SBAC Sample ELA Items
Sample Writing Tasks-Achieve
The Owl: the Research Reference
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rdh64h27jitsn6f/Screenshot%202013-10-17%2012.23.33.png
http://www.procon.org/
http://www.collaborizeclassroom.com
Assessment
Appendix C Writing Samples
Vermont Writing Set
SBAC Performance Tasks
SBAC Opinion Rubric
SBAC Argumentative Rubric
SBAC Informative/Explanatory Rubric
SBAC Narrative Rubric
Other Rubrics
6+1 Traits Crosswalk to CCSS
6-Point Illustrated Rubric (6+1 Traits) for K-2
6-Point Illustrated Rubric (6+1 Traits) 3-12
The Text Types
Story StartersNarrative Writing Resources
K-1 Guide
Opinions
Expository Texts
More on Expository Writing
Reading
Why...How...What
The Golden Circle of Close Reading
Where to Start...Use This Book-It Works!
Round Robin Alternatives
Reading Fluency Resources
Literacy Expert Tim Shanahan
How to Read a Book
This explains the 4 important questions that must be asked about a text.
With Rigor For All
Scaffolding Comprehension
What is close reading?
This blog post by Grant Wiggins (UbD) clearly displays what close reading truly is...and is not.
The Daily 5
The Seven
These strategies are the central strategies to reading text.
The Synthesis Question-AP
This link is an example of how to construct questions using several sources to support an argument.
ELL Resources
This website will give you a starting point on what strategies to explore further in literacy. Scroll to the PDF link at the bottom of the page titled "Go-To-Strategies...".
Ex: 10-2
Comprehension by Collaboration
This is an overview of great resources that Harvey Daniels and Nancy Steineke present on these concepts.
Let's Talk...and Listen
Free Texts and Resources
Shmoop
Teaching Channel
MCCS Exemplar Texts (Appendix B)
Free Text Resources
http://www.gutenberg.org
http://free1.ed.gov/
http://www.archives.gov/education/
http://www.literature.org/
http://www.online-literature.com/
Nonfiction Text Resources
Text Complexity Collection
Free Nonfiction Passages
Nonfiction for Teachers
The Story of the World
Engage NY
Science Literacy
Science Texts and NSTA
National Geographic Educational Resources
Primary Sources
National Gallery of Art
Art and Music Education Links
Common Core and the Arts
Free Textbooks
Art Connections
Art and Literacy Lesson
IEFA Resources
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/reciprocal_teaching/
http://www.artbeyondsight.org/amart/
Text Complexity
http://www.lexile.com/
Text Complexity Triangle
Lexile Ranges as of 2012
Lexile Ranges as of 2013
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
http://www.achievethecore.org/dashboard/300/search/6/1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Text-Dependent Questions
http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/depend-text-create-text-31024.html#strategy-practice
http://opi.mt.gov/PDF/CCSSO/MCCS-ELA/STAGE2-3/elementary/Guide-to-Creating-Questions-for-Close-Analytic-Reading.pdf
http://www.achievethecore.org/page/710/text-dependent-question-resources
The Great Books
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Games
Dictionary.com
Interactive Flashcards
Vocabulary Process
Vocabulary Page
Reading Strategies
Reread
Reread
Activating Prior Knowledge
Links
Context Clues
Printables Song Introduction/Exercises
Inference
Lesson Guide
Think Alouds
Implementing
Math Think Alouds
Reading 101
The Golden Circle of Close Reading
Where to Start...Use This Book-It Works!
It is sometimes hard to decide when and how to begin the process of teaching reading. This book will demystify the process.
Good-bye Round Robin Reading
Good-bye Round Robin Reading
Round Robin Alternatives
Reading Fluency Resources
Literacy Expert Tim Shanahan
How to Read a Book
This explains the 4 important questions that must be asked about a text.
With Rigor For All
Scaffolding Comprehension
What is close reading?
This blog post by Grant Wiggins (UbD) clearly displays what close reading truly is...and is not.
The Daily 5
The Seven
These strategies are the central strategies to reading text.
The Synthesis Question-AP
This link is an example of how to construct questions using several sources to support an argument.
ELL Resources
This website will give you a starting point on what strategies to explore further in literacy. Scroll to the PDF link at the bottom of the page titled "Go-To-Strategies...".
Ex: 10-2
Comprehension by Collaboration
This is an overview of great resources that Harvey Daniels and Nancy Steineke present on these concepts.
Let's Talk...and Listen
Free Texts and Resources
Shmoop
Teaching Channel
MCCS Exemplar Texts (Appendix B)
Free Text Resources
http://www.gutenberg.org
http://free1.ed.gov/
http://www.archives.gov/education/
http://www.literature.org/
http://www.online-literature.com/
Nonfiction Text Resources
Text Complexity Collection
Free Nonfiction Passages
Nonfiction for Teachers
The Story of the World
Engage NY
Science Literacy
Science Texts and NSTA
National Geographic Educational Resources
Primary Sources
National Gallery of Art
Art and Music Education Links
Common Core and the Arts
Free Textbooks
Art Connections
Art and Literacy Lesson
IEFA Resources
http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/reciprocal_teaching/
http://www.artbeyondsight.org/amart/
Text Complexity
http://www.lexile.com/
Text Complexity Triangle
Lexile Ranges as of 2012
Lexile Ranges as of 2013
http://www.scholastic.com/bookwizard/
http://www.achievethecore.org/dashboard/300/search/6/1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Text-Dependent Questions
http://www.readwritethink.org/professional-development/strategy-guides/depend-text-create-text-31024.html#strategy-practice
http://opi.mt.gov/PDF/CCSSO/MCCS-ELA/STAGE2-3/elementary/Guide-to-Creating-Questions-for-Close-Analytic-Reading.pdf
http://www.achievethecore.org/page/710/text-dependent-question-resources
The Great Books
Vocabulary
Vocabulary Games
Dictionary.com
Interactive Flashcards
Vocabulary Process
Vocabulary Page
Reading Strategies
Reread
Reread
Activating Prior Knowledge
Links
Context Clues
Printables Song Introduction/Exercises
Inference
Lesson Guide
Think Alouds
Implementing
Math Think Alouds
Tech Resources
ResourcesReading 101
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