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ELA Lesson Sequence for the Common Core: Saying More With Less | transformED

ELA Lesson Sequence for the Common Core: Saying More With Less | transformED | Common Core State Standards SMUSD | Scoop.it
RT @plugusin: RT @bgruetzmacher: Say more with less. Good post by @arielsacks. http://t.co/SJM9KIUi @dogtrax and @plugusin
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Common Core L.CCR.5 Explained | Teaching the Core

Common Core L.CCR.5 Explained | Teaching the Core | Common Core State Standards SMUSD | Scoop.it
The 5th Common Core language anchor standard is about understanding figurative language, word relationships, and nuance in word meanings.
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Analyze Literature Critically Using the SIFT Method

Analyze Literature Critically Using the SIFT Method | Common Core State Standards SMUSD | Scoop.it
Learn about the SIFT Method of analyzing literature. Middle School English teachers have found this a valuable tool to help students analyze literature and poems. SIFT stands for Symbolism, Imagery, Figurative Language, Tone and Theme.
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Great video demonstrating the use of the SIFT method to analyze poetry.

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