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IDOE’s Literacy Framework tools
Are you familiar with the IDOE’s Literacy Framework tools? See how to break down standards into manageable learning objectives and create DOK leveled questions here.
Paired Text Resource Connects Directly to Standards
The absolute BEST online site that pairs literature with nonfiction for secondary students. If you aren’t utilizing Commonlit.org, you are missing out. Commonlit provides teachers with fantastic paired texts, organized by standard, complexity, and theme. Commonlit also offers user-friendly online multiple choice and written response practice, too.
Need Resources for an Upcoming PD?
Looking for a great resource for an upcoming literacy PD? Doug Fisher and Nancy Frey provide all the reasons you need and MORE for reading every day in every class. In this short, 3 page article, they break down the benefits of both independent and reciprocal teaching methods. Also included is a short video of close reading in a live classroom.