The Common Core Curriculum By Dean Berry, Ed. D. Gregg Berry,
B.A.
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The volume of information in the modern world is expanding at a
very rapid rate. 4
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Technology has compounded the knowledge explosion by making
huge quantities of information available with a click of a mouse.
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The modern world has created information overload
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Filtering large quantities of information from the internet
requires a new set of skills.
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In Common Core, students learn to make claims that are
supported by clear arguments and evidence.
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During common core unit activities, students analyze and
evaluate ideas as they make decisions and present solutions to
specific problems.
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The emphasis for all learning activities is on higher level
thinking skills such as applying, analyzing, evaluating, and
creating.
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Under common core, students learn to verify the accuracy of
information. 16
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Common core units result in maximum student engagement while
students conduct research, create projects, collect evidence, and
challenge ideas. Common core units result in maximum student
engagement while students conduct research, create projects,
collect evidence, and challenge ideas.
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Effective common core units enable teachers to facilitate
interaction and discussion as the lessons are presented. 22
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Rather than lecture, common core encourages stimulating
discussions that challenge students to use logical thinking.
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Inquiry learning requires probing questions and in depth
exploration of ideas. 24
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Common core focuses on Depth of Knowledge Common core focuses
on Depth of Knowledge 25
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Instead of covering large amounts of content, common core
encourages students to research and explore big ideas within the
topic.
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These Big Ideas are high interest and provide a connection to
the real world.
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Students are no longer using just one primary textbook. They
are pursuing ideas in depth and utilizing multiple sources of
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Depth of knowledge requires special tools and a non traditional
approach.
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Common core units include big ideas that are accompanied by
essential questions. Common core units include big ideas that are
accompanied by essential questions.
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Essential questions help students open the doors to an in depth
examination of the topic. Essential questions help students open
the doors to an in depth examination of the topic.
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Common core instructional strategies include hi tech research,
collaboration, and project development. Common core instructional
strategies include hi tech research, collaboration, and project
development.
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Common Core units include clearly defined research topics with
essential questions, group activities, and resources. 34
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The exploration of big ideas generates increased motivation for
learning. 35
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Challenging projects enable students to apply new knowledge to
real life situations. 36
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Common core units teach students to ask the right questions.
Common core units teach students to ask the right questions.
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Good questions lead to better problem solving 38
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During common core activities students defend their claims with
strong arguments. 39
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Students Challenge each others conclusions and defend their own
with credible evidence.
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After much debate, students learn that some of their ideas do
not hold water. 42
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Central ideas and claims that are not sufficiently supported
with evidence are exposed. 43
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to follow the evidence trail
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..and prepare counter arguments. 45
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Ive got the facts to back it up! 47
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Since most work environments depend on forming productive
relationships with colleagues, learning effective communication
skills is vital for students future success.
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Common Core units offer many opportunities for creative problem
solving.
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Group activities offer opportunities for students to question
flimsy arguments and defend strong arguments with evidence.
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In common core units, students present their conclusions and
supporting facts to a small group for review and analysis. 52
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Once students have discussed the pros and cons of the issue and
considered supporting evidence, team members prepare to take a
group position on the issue. 53
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Decision time requires careful deliberation. 54
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Students go through the entire problem solving process before
making a decision. 55
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Peer review of pro and con arguments is a vital teaching tool
in Common Core unit activities.
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Intensive small group activities help students achieve common
core speaking and listening standards.
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Students challenge and cross examine each other during the
small group unit activity. 58
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After serious debate and review of the evidence, the group is
asked to make a recommendation or propose a solution. 59
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Common core supports interdisciplinary learning activities.
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Science and history topics provide opportunities to teach
reading, writing, research, and speaking/listening standards.
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The titles and themes of common core units encompass a
multidisciplinary approach. 63
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In order to master grade level common core standards and
succeed on the annual common core assessments, common core
instructional strategies need to be effectively implemented across
all content courses. 64
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Communicating ideas effectively is a critical human function.
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Sharing knowledge with others is a significant common core
skill. 67
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Common core units include instructional strategies that focus
on increasing student interaction and verbal participation. 68
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Every research and discussion topic culminates in a writing
activity. 70
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Every unit writing task provides a step by step demonstration
of effective writing skills. 71
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Common Core units enable teachers to guide students as they
analyze their evidence and prepare to write proposals. 72
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Common core units take students through the reviewing, editing,
and rewriting process. Common core units take students through the
reviewing, editing, and rewriting process. 73
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The final step in Common Core units is to help students convert
their ideas into projects and presentations. 74
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Presenting projects for peer review is an important common core
activity. 75
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Common core units provide students with many project ideas and
guidelines. Common core units provide students with many project
ideas and guidelines. 76
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Once projects are presented for peer review, students
participate in publishing their essays and projects on the
internet. 77
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Common core curriculum moves students beyond the classroom
textbook and encourages students to gain the skills necessary to
become proficient internet users. 79
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Adoption of new methods of instruction can be challenging.
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The Adoption of Innovations Curve suggests that different staff
members adopt at very different rates. 82
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Merging traditional curriculum with the common core curriculum
requires the integration of the best past practices with the newer
instructional strategies.
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Launching common core is easy with well designed units. Highly
organized unit activities get teachers moving in the same
direction. 84
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Effective common core materials offer teachers the structure
and organization that enables them to utilize their valuable time
for teaching. 85
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Common core standards provide students with a direct path to
success. 87
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As teachers rebuild a better curriculum to meet future needs,
they need to redesign what is currently offered rather than
starting from scratch.
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Common Core Doesnt Have to be a Struggle! 89
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Video technology enables students and teachers to proceed
through common core units as a group as well as individuals on lap
tops or Ipads. 91
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When students get excited about classroom activities, more
learning takes place.
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Lets do this! 94
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Common Core Curriculum Solutions Common Core Curriculum
Solutions Commomcorecurriculum.info Commomcorecurriculum.info
Teachers Choice Library Teachers Choice Library Over 50 common core
units available 95
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Dean Berry, Ed. D. Gregg Berry, B.A. Common Core Curriculum
Solutions Common Core Curriculum Solutions (951-255-2769)
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