Beloved author Beverly Cleary turns 100: Leveled Reader is joining the celebration of Beverly Cleary's 100th birthday! One hundred years ago today she was born in McMinville, Oregon. When she was growing up, her school librarian encouraged her to write children's books. The idea appealed to her and when she grew up she decided to write the books she wanted to read as a girl, but couldn't find on the shelves at the time. She wrote funny, touching stories inspired by her own neighborhood and the [Read More]
Common Core Standards
How to Support the Common Core Standards
English Language Arts Common Core Standards: The Common Core Standards are not a curriculum, but instead are a set of expectations aimed at raising the achievement level for all students so that they will be more prepared for college and careers. Forty-six states and the District of Columbia have adopted the Common Core State Standards. The English Language Arts Standards are divided into three areas. Students are required to demonstrate increasing competence in their reading, writing, speaking [Read More]