Core Skills: Set 1
The Common Core Standards are being implemented nationwide and take a cross?disciplinary approach to literacy. Readers use real-world examples and sample projects to arm themselves with the research and presentation skills they need to succeed in school, careers, and beyond. This series also enables them to choose carefully from all of the available information in print and digital formats, as well as to critically and thoughtfully engage with literary and informational texts in a way that builds knowledge and expands their views and experiences. Core Skills supports Common Core State Standards and is a must?have addition to library shelves.
* Reviews *
Series review: Core
Skills
Sue's update
When the
time comes to update your research collection, consider this series. It is
organized around the steps, vocabulary, and digital tools for the young
21st century learner. ... Perfect for a science or history fair
project, as an introduction to research or website analysis, the layout makes it
extremely readable for younger students. Smart boards, tablets, e-books,
databases, citation, search engines, browsers, bookmarking and infographics are
all mentioned, as are online sharing sites and website creators. The author
includes instructing students to respond to evidenced-based arguments that would
be helpful for teachers implementing Common Core State Standards. Highly
Recommended
Laura
Dooley-Taylor, Library Media Connection
Series Review: Core Skills "The titles contain everything from descriptions
of graphic organizers that can help students arrange their research to how to
cite different sources of information. Rather than just telling readers about
researching, the series gives lots of examples, putting project possibilities
into context. The titles ask and answer important questions, such as 'Why Do I
Need Evidence?' and 'Why Do I Need to Cite?'" --School Library Journal
