Forty-five states and three territories have adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and most states are now in the process of implementing them (CCSS Initiative, 2012). CCSS for English Language Arts (ELA) & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, or CCSS for ELA/Literacy, are designed to extend literacy learning beyond ELA to other content areas. The CCSS for ELA/Literacy are not intended to replace content standards but are designed to…
Source: RAFTing with Raptors: Connecting Science, English Language Arts, and the Common Core State Standards
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