Common Core Grammar Toolkit, The: Using Mentor Texts to Teach the Language Standards in Grades 3-5

Common Core Grammar Toolkit, The: Using Mentor Texts to Teach the Language Standards in Grades 3-5

<P>The Common Core’s language standards can seem overwhelming―students need to learn specific, complex grammar rules at each grade level. <I>The Common Core Grammar Toolkit</I> to the rescue! This comprehensive guide makes grammar instruction fun and meaningful.</P> <P>You will learn how to…</P> <UL> <LI>Teach the Common Core’s language standards for grades 3–5 by presenting each grammar rule as a useful writing tool.</LI> <LI>Use mentor texts―excerpts from great literature―to help students understand grammar in action.</LI> <LI>Promote metacognition along the way, so that students become responsible for their own learning.</LI></UL> <P>Throughout the book, you'll find step-by-step recommendations for teaching each of the grammar tools, plus classroom snapshots that show you the tools in action, and handy templates that you can use in the classroom. </P> <P><STRONG>Bonus!</STRONG> The book includes a free annotated bibliography, which is offered as a Supplemental Download on our website. The bibliography lists high-quality young adult literature and gives examples of key grammatical concepts found in each work. It also provides the Common Core Language Standard associated with those concepts!</P>