Common Core Standards - Academic Language in the Classroom

Academic language is the most important new standard in the Common Core State Standards. Domain-specific language and general academic language development is required of students in each grade level from third grade to twelfth grade. Learn what other countries know about academic language and why it is critical to academic success.  Enjoy the following resources:

• Academic Language Grade Level List
• Comprehension Framework
• Text Structure Strategy
• Academic Language Graphic Organizer
• Academic Functions
• Language Registers
• Academic Task Matrix

The book provides specific grade level lists for each grade level with increasing academic rigor to match learner's needs. See what happens when your students master academic language in the classroom.