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Contents
Foreword iv
Acknowledgments v
Introduction to the Framework 1
Chapter 1: Overview of the Standards 15
Chapter 2: Essential Considerations in ELA/Literacy and ELD
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment 51
Chapter 3: Content and Pedagogy: Transitional Kindergarten
Through Grade One 129
Chapter 4: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Two and Three 283
Chapter 5: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Four and Five 391
Chapter 6: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Six Through Eight 503
Chapter 7: Content and Pedagogy: Grades Nine Through Twelve 661
Chapter 8: Assessment 819
Chapter 9: Access and Equity 879
Chapter 10: Learning in the 21st Century 937
Chapter 11: Implementing High-Quality ELA/Literacy and ELD
Instruction: Professional Learning, Leadership, and
Program Supports 969
Chapter 12: Instructional Materials to Support the CA CCSS for
ELA/Literacy and CA ELD Standards 1007
Appendix: Role of Literature in the Common Core State
Standards and Book Resources for Teachers 1039
Resources 1053
Glossary of Selected Terms 1063