Common+Core+Resources

=Check out these resources to help ease the transition to Common Core -=


 * ==Shmoopis a site available to students for homework help, test prep, learning guides, etc. There are a number of resources for teachers to support curriculum. Especially helpful are the literature guides and Common Core resources. Shmoop is a subscription site, however, a number of their modules are free. Check out their Common Core aligned resources HERE. ==

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 * ==Great Common Core Nonfictionis a blog written by Kathleen Odean, a workshop presenter, book reviewer, author, online instructor, and former school librarian. Her blog is an up-to-date annotated listing of current nonfiction geared to students for 6th grade and up. ==
 * ==Scholastic has recommendations for nonfiction reading for all grade levels. Visit the site to see nonfiction titles that will satisfy even the pickiest reader.==


 * ==Nancy Keane has created lists for readers by genre housed on the ATN Wiki. The ATN (All Together Now) Wiki was created for librarians to use and contribute to as well. There are over 1,400 booklists housed on ATN.==


 * ==Appendix B of the Common Core State Standard Initiative lists text exemplars and sample performance tasks by grade level. Grade 9-10 begins on page 9.==