Hi Member,

I know most of you are on summer break and that means time for rejuvenation, but it also means that you can catch up on all those professional learning moments you didn't have time for during the school year.  
 
Whether it's reading that bookmarked blog post, connecting with colleagues, or catching up on professional reading, I hope that you'll also find some time to watch a few new videos.
 
All three of today’s videos are from Julie Manley’s 8^th grade Language Arts class in Bellevue, Washington. Julie is working with her students on some essential Common Core skills: writing, analyzing, speaking, and listening.
 
As Common Core continues to move into implementation phases, these lessons are smart, easy-to-follow examples that can be adapted for many grade levels. Enjoy!