The Common Core Companion: The Standards Decoded, Grades 3-5: What They Say, What They Mean, How to Teach Them

I have the Math version as well. Excellent book, very descriptive. Helps first year teachers in 3-5th but also clarifies the standards for those that have already taught these grades. Excellent guide for everyone. Our instructional coach is even considering buying this (and the Math version) for all 5th grade teachers in our school.

I have been using this for about 6m when I finally purchased it for myself. I teach 4th and 5th ELA and it makes understanding the standards so simple. It helps to identify areas where I can scaffold further for the students. I use it to backwards map lessons. It helps provide a detailed understanding of expectations for students to master it.

Great book for new or experienced teachers as it was an experienced teacher who recommended it. There are pages to plan on and it keeps everything in easy to bite steps. If you are going to school to become a teacher get this now! I didn't have mine for half a year! My lessons were much more organized after I did

I have not started using this particular copy yet but I am very sure it will quickly become my best friend when I get to my new school. I learned of this series at a professional development training and used the high school version there. It breaks the standards down making them very easy to understand and utilize.

Book arrived damaged. Content of book is great.