Integrating Non-Fiction in the New Common Core

        The above article appeared in the New York Times Learning Network section. It highlights the non-fiction emphasis that the new Common Core requires as part of a whole-school literacy initiative. This lesson uses informational text to teach students about the Common Core and what it means for them.
   
        The Learning Network structures their articles by including a topic that is interesting to students. They will then create a lesson designed around the article and include probing questions for students. This is a great resource for teachers looking to use informational text in a meaningful and relevant way. Check out all that the Learning Network has to offer at http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/.