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Faggella-Luby, Michael N.; Drew, Sally Valentino; Schumaker, Jean B. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2015
The Common Core State Standards and the continued inclusion of students with learning disabilities (LD) in Tier 1 classrooms are changing how close reading of texts occurs in English Language Arts classrooms. Therefore, understanding the potential impact of literacy-related evidence-based practices during Tier 1 instruction that includes students…
Descriptors: State Standards, Academic Standards, Learning Disabilities, Inclusion
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Lord, Kathleen M. – Kappa Delta Pi Record, 2014
Even though theme is cited in two of the 10 Common Core Standards for Reading Literature, little is written on how to teach it. Determining theme while reading a story is a critical element of reading literature, yet some children simply struggle. The instructional strategies presented here are designed to hone students' theme awareness and…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Reading Comprehension, Teaching Methods, State Standards
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Hughes, Ryan – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 2013
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) lays out "a vision of what it means to be a literate person in the twenty-first century." Among educators, conversations about reading and writing have shifted to reflect the CCSS emphasis on informational, technical, opinion, and other non-narrative forms. Yet, these standards also demand that…
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Fiction, Critical Thinking, State Standards