1. To accompany “Bringing the Common Core to Life” Webinar Presentation by Melissa Houck WEBINAR DISCUSSION

2. Watch Part 1 “Standards are the backbone around which we will build our education of the future.” How will national standards help us as New York State teachers? PART ONE

3. “There is no stronger voice than that of a teacher.” What three principles underline the development of the Common Core? PART TWO

4. Explain/Discuss the statement, “teach less, learn more.” How can this theory help us prepare our students? PART THREE

5. Respond to the statement, “We are already doing this.” In what ways are you “doing this”? What shifts may you have to make in your curriculum? PART FOUR

6. Skip part 5 video Take time to read “Letter from Birmingham Jail” before watching Part 6. PART FIVE

7. Respond to the statement, “This is not just about reading. It’s about thinking.” What are the effects of pre-reading and front loading activities on our students when it comes to reading? PART SIX

8. SKIP PART SEVEN

9. How does the Common Core change the way we will teach mathematics? PART 8

10. SKIP PART NINE

11. Overall Questions SHIFTS IN ELA AND MATH to consider PART NINE