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Ready or Not, Here They Come! Overview of Revised ELAR TEKS
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Walker, Amberly – Texas Association for Literacy Education Yearbook, 2018
This paper provided a synopsis of a presentation given at the Texas Association of Literacy Education annual conference in February 2018. During this presentation, several members of the English Language Arts and Reading (ELAR) and Spanish Language Arts and Reading (SLAR) review committees described the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)…
Descriptors: English, Spanish, Language Arts, Reading
My Community and Me: Using Communication Skills across Content Areas
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Rodriguez, Regina Chanel; Bingham, Teri; Hughes, Crystal D. – English in Texas, 2017
In the past, literacy was defined as the ability to read and write. According to the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE, 2013), this definition has evolved and expanded to now include the ability to effectively utilize technology, build cross-cultural relationships in order to solve problems, multitask, use multimedia texts in a variety…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Standardized Tests, Achievement Tests, Literacy
Reading to the Rhythm: Integrating Music into Literacy Instruction
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Stufft, Carolyn J. – English in Texas, 2015
As a result of high-stakes testing pressure and financial strain within schools, fine arts programs continue to be cut from K-12 education. While research indicates the benefits of music related to learning, brain development, and reading (Kraus, Hornickel, Strait, Slater, & Thompson, 2014), many students do not receive instruction in the fine…
Descriptors: Music, Literacy Education, Teaching Methods, Educational Benefits
Sharing Common Ground: Texas and the Common Core State Standards
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Vasinda, Sheri; Grote-Garcia, Stephanie; Durham, Patricia – Texas Journal of Literacy Education, 2013
When browsing through professional catalogs or attending national conferences, one cannot help but notice the growing emphasis on the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). So, what does this mean for Texas teachers? As part of a special four-part series in our Texas Journal of Literacy Education, a special task force from the TALE Board will share…
Descriptors: Common Core State Standards, College Readiness, Career Readiness, Reading Skills
General Mechanical Repair. Minor Automotive Maintenance, Small Engine [Repair, and] Welding: Curriculum Guide and Lesson Plans.
Hamlin, Larry – 1991
This document contains a curriculum guide and lesson plans for a general mechanical repair course with three sections: minor automotive maintenance, small engine repair, and welding. The curriculum guide begins with a matrix that relates the lesson plans to essential elements of math, science, language arts, and social studies and to Texas…
Descriptors: Academic Education, Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Curriculum Guides
General Mechanical Repair. Minor Automotive Maintenance, Small Engine [Repair, and] Welding: Student Manual.
Hamlin, Larry – 1991
This document is a student manual for a general mechanical repair course. Following a list of common essential elements of trade and industrial education, the manual is divided into three sections. The first section, on minor automotive maintenance, contains 13 units: automotive shop safety; engine principles; fuel system operation and repair;…
Descriptors: Auto Mechanics, Basic Skills, Hand Tools, High Schools