Rigor in the K–5 ELA and Social Studies Classroom: A Teacher Toolkit

Learn how to incorporate rigorous activities into your English language arts or social studies classroom and help students reach higher levels of learning. Expert educators and consultants Barbara R. Blackburn and Melissa Miles offer a practical framework for understanding rigor and provide specialized examples for elementary ELA and social studies teachers. Topics covered include:
Creating a rigorous environment
High expectations
Support and scaffolding
Demonstration of learning
Assessing student progress
Collaborating with colleagues
The book comes with classroom-ready tools, offered in the book and as free eResources on our website at www.routledge.com/9781138598959.