Links to Core Curriculum Standards Materials in PDF Format:
Common Core State Standards; the 61-12 LA standards begin on page 34 and continue to page 58
Appendix A: Research Supporting Key Elements
Appendix B: Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks
Appendix C: Samples of Student Writing
Turnitin Training Resource:
STAR resource with explanations of test questions and suggested strategies:
Determining Text Complexity:
Close Reading:
ReadyGen Close Reading Resources
Online Resources for Planning and Strategies:
Web English Teacher; this site has MANY resources organized by category and specific to pieces of literature or skills
The Freshman Experience; this blog is by our very own Mr. Dave Watros
The Teaching Channel Videos; this resource show high school examples of strategies in practice
Community Resources in Columbus: (All of these have opportunities for PD for teachers, and all also have student programs- sometimes combined)
Thurber House
Columbus Museum of Art
The Wexner Center
Professional Development Organizations and Opportunities:
National Council for Teachers of English
Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
Columbus Area Writing Project
The National Writing Project
Other Resources:
Links for Teachers
Links to Core Curriculum Standards Materials in PDF Format:
- Common Core State Standards; the 61-12 LA standards begin on page 34 and continue to page 58
- Appendix A: Research Supporting Key Elements
- Appendix B: Text Exemplars and Sample Performance Tasks
- Appendix C: Samples of Student Writing
Turnitin Training Resource:
STAR resource with explanations of test questions and suggested strategies:
Determining Text Complexity:
Close Reading:
Online Resources for Planning and Strategies:
- Web English Teacher; this site has MANY resources organized by category and specific to pieces of literature or skills
- The Freshman Experience; this blog is by our very own Mr. Dave Watros
- The Teaching Channel Videos; this resource show high school examples of strategies in practice
Community Resources in Columbus: (All of these have opportunities for PD for teachers, and all also have student programs- sometimes combined)
Professional Development Organizations and Opportunities:
- National Council for Teachers of English
- Ohio Council of Teachers of English Language Arts
- Columbus Area Writing Project
- The National Writing Project
Other Resources:
Learning Lab Consulting 