A Note From the Editors

Here at Scope, our team is working hard to “unlock” the new Common Core Standards and to bring you all the support you need in this time of change. We’ve taken a close look at our content, lesson plans, writing prompts, and online offerings to see how they meet the goals of the Common Core—all while continuing to bring you the exciting, high-interest stories and activities that engage your students.

Here are five great resources we’ve created to help you understand the Common Core Standards and how Scope helps you meet them.

The Cheat Sheet What’s the bottom line on how the Common Core Standards will affect what happens in your classroom? Editor Kristin Lewis walks you through 10 things you need to know.

The Chart See at a glance how Scope helps you meet the demands of the Common Core.

The Text Complexity Tool Text complexity is a key component of the Common Core. Our interactive PDF points out specific ways that a Scope article offers students opportunities to tackle challenging vocabulary, text structures, and ideas.

The Grid On page T-2 of your printed Teacher’s Edition, you’ll find a breakdown of which standards each article and activity supports.

The Correlations An in-depth breakdown of how Scope articles, stories, poems, activity sheets, quizzes, and other features correspond to specific Common Core ELA standards.

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Need more information about how Scope can help you with your Common Core curriculum? Drop me a line at KELewis@scholastic.com! I’d love to chat with you.