1. Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Systems of Professional Learning
(Slides 1-5, including the Pre-assessment, will take about 10 minutes total.)
Module 1 Grades 6–12:
Focus on Instructional Shifts

2. Today’s Session Common Core ELA & Literacy Vertical Progressions
Instructional Shifts
Classroom Practice
Rigor
Explain that the CCS are often referred to as “rigorous” new standards. What does rigor mean? How does it manifest in the standards?

3. Public Consulting Group
6/5/2019
Activity 6
Myths About Rigor in the Common Core Classroom
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4. Activity 6: Myths About Rigor in the Common Core Classroom
Public Consulting Group
6/5/2019
Activity 6: Myths About Rigor in the Common Core Classroom
Rigor
Discuss and take a short quiz: What do you know about rigor and the Common Core?
Read a recent post on middleweb.com by Barbara Blackburn, “Five Myths about Rigor and the Common Core”
Discuss the implications of the post
Revise your original quiz responses
Share a comment, concern, or “Aha” with the whole group
Complete instructions and article are provided in the participant guide.