CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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CHAPTER 1 Our Students’ Best Interest Does Not Always Align with the Current Standards Movement

CHAPTER 2 Staying True to What Works in the Teaching of Reading

CHAPTER 3 Where the Common Core Reading Standards Fall Short

CHAPTER 4 Staying True to What Works in the Teaching of Writing

CHAPTER 5 Where the Common Core Writing Standards Fall Short

CHAPTER 6 Using Models to Elevate Our Students’ Reading and Writing Abilities

CHAPTER 7 Sharpening Our Students’ Listening and Speaking Skills

CHAPTER 8 Shift Happens

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APPENDIX A Track Your Writing Chart

APPENDIX B Conversation Chart

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