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Method to the Madness

A Common Core Guide to Creating Critical Thinkers Through the Study of
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This book is ideal for the thousands of teachers who entered the profession in the last ten years and taught prescribed curriculum geared toward end of year bubble testing. Its intent is to empower districts and their teachers to create their own (free!) curriculum that will exceed the expectations of Common Core assessments, as well as create life-long learners that are college and career ready. By employing inquiry based units of study that insist on the use of iconic literature at the center, students will be more prepared for what awaits them with Common Core exams.
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: Writing for Critical Thinking and Logical Cohesiveness (Or, How to Survive the Shift to Common Core) Chapter 2: Begin with Close Reading Chapter 3: The Great Gatsby: Applying the Skills of Close Reading Chapter 4: The Taming of the Shrew: An Introduction to Shakespeare Chapter 5: Teaching Hamlet: Or, How to Approach the Most Important Piece of Literature Ever Written Chapter 6: Teaching Fiction Writing: The Importance of Allowing Students to Create, Revise, and Publish Chapter 7: Slaughterhouse 5 and The Things They Carried: Appreciating Postmodern Approaches to Fiction Chapter 8: Toni Morrison's Beloved: Recognizing and Evaluating Theme and Purpose in a Complex Text Chapter 9: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and Abraham Lincoln: Designing a Cross-Curricular Unit of Study About the Authors Index
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