The Text Itself: What's Wrong with the Common Core Standards

TheText Itself    by Thomas Newkirk  

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Newkirk argues that the writers of the Common Core have adopted a sterile view of reading that does not take into account the transactional nature.  Readers read to understand first and then, after they have comprehended the text, inject their own opinions and connections, etc.  Newkirk says this misguided  view will lead to the kinds of instruction that might be less than inspiring.    Here is a movie I made about the state of Michigan's definition of reading.  Notice how much more interactive and complex this definition is.  

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Comment by Yolonda Drawhorn on March 26, 2012 at 6:07am

Great!  Classic. 

Comment by PaulWHankins on February 12, 2012 at 2:44pm

Classic! Amber White. I love it!

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