“Research has shown that students’ understandingof just 55 ‘critical words’ contributes to 85% ofsuccess on standardized assessments that arealigned with Common Core”
Marilee Sprenger, a noted expert on child literacy and brain development(http://www.marileesprenger.com/the-critical-words.html).
Your turn:
On the back of the grid paper at your tables,number one to twenty.
Work with a partner or small group to list wordsyou think are key to the process of your contentarea and/or the CCSS.