The Framework for Teaching Evaluation Instrument, 2013 Edition


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The framework for teaching document is an evolving instrument, but the core concepts and architecture (domains, components, and elements) have remained the same.Major concepts of the Common Core State Standards are included. For example, deep conceptual understanding, the importance of student intellectual engagement, and the precise use of language have always been at the foundation of the Framework for Teaching, but are more clearly articulated in this edition.The language has been tightened to increase ease of use and accuracy in assessment.Many of the enhancements to the Framework are located in the possible examples, rather than in the rubric language or critical attributes for each level of performance.







Pinky and Rex and the Bully


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Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color, pink, and his friendship with a girl, Rex, from the neighborhood bully.




Off to Class


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Describes some of the different and unusual school settings around the world, from an environmentally sustainable school in India to schools within caves in China and schools for the nomadic tribes of Siberia.




180 Days of Social Studies for Sixth Grade


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Supplement your social studies curriculum with 180 days of daily practice! This essential classroom resource provides teachers with weekly social studies units that build students' content-area literacy, and are easy to incorporate into the classroom. Students will analyze primary sources, answer text-dependent questions, and improve their grade-level social studies knowledge. Each week covers a particular topic within one of the four social studies disciplines: history, economics, civics, and geography. Aligned to the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and state standards, this social studies workbook includes digital materials.




Children's Books in Print


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First Grade Essentials for Social Studies: Everything You Need - In One Great Resource!


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The 1st Grade Essentials for Social Studies: Everything You Need - In One Great Resource! Is a standards-based book that includes more than 100 1st Grade-specific reproducible pages covering topics essential for instruction. Fun attractive pages present content concisely and clearlymaking it easy-to-read and easy-to-understand! "Everything you needin one great resource!










Houghton Mifflin History-social Science


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Teach students the skills they need for long-lasting social studies success.