The Exceeding the Common Core State Standard Series
In this series, noted teacher—researchers Jeffrey Wilhelm, Michael Smith, and James Fredricksen tackle the three key modes of writing demanded by the Common Core State Standards. For middle-grades teachers they share classroom-proven strategies grounded in important research. All to support teaching and learning about informational, argument, and narrative writing.
Jeffrey D Wilhelm, Michael Smith, James Fredricksen
Informational texts aren’t just for school “Even if the CCSS are not adopted in your state, the theory and instruction we present is devoted to developing not only competence in literacy, but competence in life.” Jeffrey Wilhelm, Michael Smith, and James Fredricksen Informational texts aren’t just for school. They are a real-world tool for making things happen.... more
Michael Smith, Jeffrey D Wilhelm, James Fredricksen
Because everything is an argument “In this book, we’ll argue that you can teach the writing of argument so that students will not only exceed the Common Core State Standards, but also be prepared for a future as students and citizens.” Michael Smith, Jeffrey Wilhelm, and James Fredricksen The Common Core State Standards are an argument that “students’ ability to write sound... more
James Fredricksen, Jeffrey D Wilhelm, Michael Smith
Get the whole story on teaching narrative writing “Narrative can foster a new understanding of self and others, and help people solve real problems together. In short narrative empowers people. This makes it vitally important to helping students become ‘college and career ready.’” James Fredricksen, Michael Smith, and Jeffrey Wilhelm While Common Core standards on argument... more