Desmond Tutu advises, "Don't raise your voice, improve your argument." Resources that enable writers to improve their arguments can be found in this collection of unit plans, lessons, worksheets, and videos. Take a look at the attached notes for each resource to find the aligned Common Core Standards addressed by the resource.

The Common Core Language Standards address conventions of grammar and usage, spelling and punctuation, syntax and diction, academic vocabulary, and figurative language. Resources that address these standards may be found in this collection. Take a look at the attached notes for each resource to find the aligned Common Core Standards addressed.

We have always told our students that they could be anything they want to be, but never have these words been truer than in today's expansive digital world. Young users can be friends or bullies, gullible or skeptical, fake or authentic—all without boundaries provided by their online platforms. Provide those boundaries with a series of classroom lessons, parent handouts, and interactive activities that keep learners informed about the rights, responsibilities, and rule of digital citizenship.