The Common Core encourages students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex informational texts from subjects like science and social studies.

In short, students who meet the Standards develop the skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening that are the foundation for any creative and purposeful expression in language.

The Common Core State Standards for English and Language Arts provide guidance and structure for reading curriculum for all grade levels. They were established with a focus on defining general and …

A collection of Common Core reading material for teachers to use in their classrooms. Selections include Novels, Short Stories, Poems, and Essays for different grade levels.

Grade-specific K–12 standards in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language translate the broad (and, for the earliest grades, seemingly distant) aims of the CCR standards into age- and attainment …

Get an overview of ELA standards in the U.S., with links to sample state standards, and a summary of the key shifts for ELA and literacy in the Common Core State Standards.

Reading: Literature Print this page Introduction for K-5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.introduction-for-k-5 Introduction for 6-12 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.introduction-for-6-12 Kindergarten CCSS.ELA …

The 10 College and Career Readiness (CCR) anchor standards for READING below are organized in 4 cluster areas:

Searchable Common Core ELA worksheets and activities. You can also search by grade, theme, and more. Click here!

The reading standards for literacy in history and social studies, science, and technical subjects mirror those for literature and informational text, reinforcing the focus on literacy as a shared responsibility …

Learn more about the Common Core State Standards and how they have shifted English Language Arts teaching and learning, and discover links to classroom and professional development resources for …

The Common Core State Standards Initiative, also known as simply Common Core, is an American, multi-state educational initiative which began in 2010 with the goal of increasing consistency across …

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity: Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

In the charts below, you will find the Common Core Standards for reading and writing for grades K-8 and an explanation of the skills every child will need to develop and demonstrate within each grade.

The Common Core asks students to read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will …

The charts clarify the nonfiction and literary reading priorities in a format that demonstrate the importance of both and the essentials for each. Key terms have been boldfaced to facilitate planning. …

Read the text of the Common Core State Standards.

2 days ago · The Core was intended to better prepare students for college, and introduced more nonfiction reading and thesis-driven writing into schools.

To build a foundation for college and career readiness, students must read widely and deeply from among a broad range of high-quality, increasingly challenging literary and informational texts.

Is your school using the Common Core standards? Get to know what the four main areas of the Common Core reading standards mean and simple things you can do at home to help your child …

A single K-5 section lists standards for reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language across the curriculum, reflecting the fact that most or all of the instruction students in these grades receive …

Reading: Foundational Skills Print this page Introduction for K-5 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.introduction Kindergarten CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K Grade 1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1