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Common Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts, Grades K-5 [Paperback]

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October 4, 2011 1118108221 978-1118108222 1
The first books to present specific guidance for teaching the Common Core State Standards

Forty-three states plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands have signed on to adopt the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The need for curriculum guides to assist teachers in helping students meet these standards has become imperative. Created by teachers, for teachers, the research-based curriculum maps in this book present a comprehensive, coherent sequence of thematic units for teaching the skills outlined in the CCSS for English language arts in Grades K-5. The maps address every standard in the CCSS, yet are flexible and adaptable to accommodate diverse teaching styles.

  • Each grade is broken down into six units that include focus standards, suggested works, sample activities and assessments, lesson plans, and more
  • Teachers can use the maps to plan their year and craft their own more detailed lesson plans

Any teacher, school, or district that chooses to follow the Common Core maps can be confident that they are adhering to the standards.


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From the Back Cover

The new Common Core State Standards (CCSS) are meant to be taught within the context of a "content-rich curriculum," but they don't specify what content students need to master. Common Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts, written by teachers, for teachers, is designed to assist teachers by providing detailed curriculum "maps" for teaching the CCSS for English Language Arts within a coherent sequence of thematic units by grade level.

  • Each grade includes a "standards checklist" showing which standards are covered in which unit.

  • Each unit contains focus standards, student objectives, suggested works, sample activities and assessments, a sample lesson plan with guidance for differentiated instruction, and more.

  • Standards citations are included after each sample activity/assessment to indicate alignment.

  • Every standard in the CCSS is covered in the maps; most more than once.

The maps are flexible and adaptable to accommodate diverse teaching styles. Any teacher, school, or district can use this book to plan their year and to craft their own more detailed lesson plans with confidence that they are adhering to the standards.

"Common Core Curriculum Maps in English Language Arts is a wonderful tool for classroom teachers who have all they can do to handle their countless daily responsibilities. With the inclusion of essential questions, and even ways to bring in music and art, the maps in this book are ready-made for teachers to use as they see fit. The maps are a helpful tool for implementing the Common Core State Standards in the classroom and provide a welcome and long overdue system of support for America's educators."—David P. Driscoll, former president of the Council of Chief State School Officers and current chair of the National Assessment Governing Board

"The curriculum maps in this book offer us a magnificent opportunity to rekindle the magic of learning in America's classrooms! Teachers will be excited to bring content-rich, integrated learning experiences to life using these maps as a guide." —Teresa Chance, Professional Development Director for Rogers Public Schools, Arkansas

About the Author

Common Core is a non-profit organization formed in 2007 to advocate for a content-rich liberal arts education in America's K-12 schools. To improve education in America, Common Core creates curriculum tools and also promotes programs, policies, and initiatives at the local, state, and federal levels that provide students with challenging, rigorous instruction in the full range of liberal arts and sciences. Common Core is not affiliated with the Common Core State Standards Initiative. For more information, go to www.commoncore.org.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 464 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass; 1 edition (October 4, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1118108221
  • ISBN-13: 978-1118108222
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 10.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG May 17, 2012
By Joe
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This book is awesome! As a 5th grade teacher whose state is switching to the common core next year, I was ecstatic when this book arrived. This book has great ideas and lesson examples as well as suggested reading for each unit and goal. This is a must have for any elementary language arts teacher. I have shared with all staff here and several are ordering this for their classroom as well.
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21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Do not buy!! July 31, 2012
By Jenn
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This is exactly what you can print off the common core web site!!!! Do not waste your money!!!!! Very disappointed!!
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent and Invaluable Resource! January 9, 2012
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This is an excellent resource for every teacher K-5! I love the way lessons are tied across the curriculum! A fantastic guide for helping educators transition to Common Core!
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought it was December 9, 2012
By Laura
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I thought that whoever created these units used items that were commonly taught in my grade level (5th) to create the units. The 5th grade units have social studies incorporated in them, but social studies that has absolutely nothing to do with the social studies we study in 5th grade. The Renaissance? In 5th grade? Native American cultures is ok, but it has us doing this toward the end of the year, not the beginning. Unit 4 is Civil War. We learn about the colonies and the American Revolution, not the Civil War (in my state anyway). Playing with words and Coming of Age are ok units, but overall I was very disappointed.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource March 22, 2012
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As we are moving to the CCSS, this book was recommended and after using it today at a CCSS training, I am excited to follow the currirulum maps and pacing guides. Will be such a great resource to jumping feet first into this endavor.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Common Core August 20, 2012
By KDD
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Fabulous resource! No only are there suggested curriculum maps, but the common core is easily translated into practical teaching units. Every school district needs at least one! Terrific curriculum resource with materials suggested, book lists, and sample lesson plans.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide August 7, 2012
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This is an excellent guilde to use in homeschooling. I wanted to make certain the children are meeting the common core currculum standards without being a slave to it. I can follow the suggested books and activities or modify them and be sure that we cover everything the kids need to learn during the year. It even has suggestions for faster and slower learners. I'm extremely pleased with it. Although I don't like "teaching to a test," I do want to make sure that they are mastering the skills they need.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great February 11, 2013
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It arrived on time, new and a great quality packing. This book is also a great tool to better understand the the CCS for elementary grades
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars An Accidental Purchase
I was looking at this book and decided that I'd recommend my principal buy a copy for the staff. I didn't feel that I would get my money's worth because it's very grade-specific,... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Richard C
5.0 out of 5 stars great
great product. it is a great resource for teachers with a common core standards. Many lesson plan ideas! would recommend
Published 20 days ago by Desiree Gonzalez
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful suggestions broken down by grade level
The grade level literature suggestions as well as the lesson plan structure will be very useful in assisting our transition to the Common Core. Great resource!
Published 26 days ago by Nancy J Burger
3.0 out of 5 stars If you are totally new to the idea, it is a good intro.
It is basically a group of sample lesson plans. It brings to mind the years of whole language. Really, people, are we going to go down that road again?
Published 1 month ago by Connie Bell
1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it
Does not give enough resources to meet the CCS. Definitely not worth the money. You have all of this already...it's what you can access online already for free
Published 1 month ago by Melissa D.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for all ELA teachers!!!
I am changing grades for next year and I have found this book to be VERY helpful. I have already begun planning for next year because of this book! Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lynne Knapp
5.0 out of 5 stars Used this immediately
Useful resource whether units are taken at face value or altered to match your science and social studies curriculum standards
Published 6 months ago by Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars common core for english
This is what we are working with now Common Core and it meets all expectations. This was a good price also.
Published 6 months ago by central office Kim Jenkins
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Resource
This book helped my staff in transitioning from the state standards to common core. It serves as a good resource
Published 6 months ago by margaret stephens
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Starting Point for Implementing Integrated Common Core Units...
I run Wings to Soar Online Virtual School for homeschoolers and consult regularly with homeschoolers and districts running online charter schools. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Brian Yocom
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