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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Educore: Exceeding the Common Core Speaking Standards

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Erik Palmer explains that the Common Core State Standards place importance on speaking effectively in a variety of scenarios, both formal and informal. He notes that students need to have broadly applicable oral communication skills....
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Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory: 6+1 Traits

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the 6+1 TraitTM Writing framework.
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Storytelling to Assess Speaking and Listening

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
An effective use of rubrics that encourages the student storyteller how to determine if his/her audience is listening. Learn about the different listening skill rubrics, storytelling rubrics and a self-assessment guide that asks the...
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Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Eric Carle

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History: Information Age

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibition surveys the history of information technology and its relation to society from the origin of the telegraph to the present. Its emphasis is as much on social as technical change. This support page contains background...
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Storytelling in the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
There are several steps to becoming a storyteller. Find out what they are and be on your way to becoming a storyteller here! Learn how to find good stories to tell, and how to tell them to an audience effectively.

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