Curriculum Framework. The Curriculum Framework specifies what is to be taught for each subject in the curriculum. In Pennsylvania, Curriculum Frameworks include Big Ideas, Concepts, Competencies, and Essential Questions aligned to Standards and Assessment Anchors and, where appropriate, Eligible Content. Curriculum Framework Definitions: Big Ideas: Declarative statements that describe concepts that transcend grade levels. Big Ideas are essential to provide focus on specific content for all students. Concepts: Describe what students should know (key knowledge) as a result of this instruction specific to grade level. Curriculum Framework. Common Core State Standards. Welcome to the Share My Lesson Information Center for the Common Core State Standards.
As well as a wealth of facts and statistics about the standards, you'll also be able to find aligned curricula and lesson plans, the latest news on the Common Core and relevant videos and links. In addition, you can access expert advice and opinions in our Common Core Forum, where you can ask or answer questions on the standards. On the Road to Implementation. EduCore - Tools for Teaching the Common Core - ASCD. Essential Questions. Spotlight on Literacy and the Common Core. The Education Week Spotlight on Literacy in the Common Core is a collection of articles hand-picked by our editors for their insights on: Integrating literacy across subjects in preparation for the common coreShifting attention to informational text and other nonfiction textsApplying literacy research to the common standardsLibrarians' roles in preparing for the common coreIdentifying struggling readers and implementing literacy interventions You get the eight articles below in a downloadable PDF.
Schools nationwide are revamping reading instruction, involving more disciplines and tilting toward nonfiction, among other changes. November 13, 2012 - Education Week. Resources for Understanding the Common Core State Standards.