The Common Core Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades 3-5: What They Say, What They Mean, How to Teach Them (Corwin Literacy) 1st Edition

I have been using this for about 6m when I finally purchased it for myself. I teach 4th and 5th ELA and it makes understanding the standards so simple. It helps to identify areas where I can scaffold further for the students. I use it to backwards map lessons. It helps provide a detailed understanding of expectations for students to master it.

The book itself is a life changer... however, I bought it new and it was delivered very “used” looking. As though it shipped in the rain. Binding is all off and it looks like it went through hell to get to me

I have the Math version as well. Excellent book, very descriptive. Helps first year teachers in 3-5th but also clarifies the standards for those that have already taught these grades. Excellent guide for everyone. Our instructional coach is even considering buying this (and the Math version) for all 5th grade teachers in our school.

I like the kindle version of this book. I have the hard copy already but it does get tedious to carry it back and forth from work to home. With the e-version I have the book at my fingertips. I recommend having both versions.

Book arrived damaged. Content of book is great.

Great book for new or experienced teachers as it was an experienced teacher who recommended it. There are pages to plan on and it keeps everything in easy to bite steps. If you are going to school to become a teacher get this now! I didn't have mine for half a year! My lessons were much more organized after I did

I have not started using this particular copy yet but I am very sure it will quickly become my best friend when I get to my new school. I learned of this series at a professional development training and used the high school version there. It breaks the standards down making them very easy to understand and utilize.

So much YES. I am so much more confident teaching to the full intent of the standards because of this. I would recommend this book to every teacher.