Resources for Families and the Community
Supporting Student Literacy
CLICK HERE: Family Guide to Support Reading Development Based on Students Independent Reading Level
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The Reading and Writing Workshop
The Reading and Writing Workshop: A Crash Course for Parents by Scott McFarland, Aspen Academy
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Watch this presentation to learn about one approach to teaching reading and writing in the classroom.
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Assessment Information for Families
Learn more about the SFUSD Integrated Writing Assessment, Reading Inventory, & the Fountas and Pinnell Benchmark Aasessment by reading the following document. |
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Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
A Resource for Families
Brochures Help Teachers Explain the California Common Core State Standards to Parents, Guardians, and Other Community Members
What kinds of things will my child learn in English language arts in first grade? In high school? New brochures focused on the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy help teachers and other educators answer such questions. The eight brochures, four in each subject area, are organized by grade spans (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) and provide insights into what students will be learning.
The brochures on the ELA/Literacy standards highlight the progression of learning through the grade levels. Each brochure also provides suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students’ learning and a list of additional resources.
Click on the image below to view the brochure of interest in English. To view in Spanish, click on the brochure description:
A Resource for Families
Brochures Help Teachers Explain the California Common Core State Standards to Parents, Guardians, and Other Community Members
What kinds of things will my child learn in English language arts in first grade? In high school? New brochures focused on the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts/Literacy help teachers and other educators answer such questions. The eight brochures, four in each subject area, are organized by grade spans (K–2, 3–5, 6–8, 9–12) and provide insights into what students will be learning.
The brochures on the ELA/Literacy standards highlight the progression of learning through the grade levels. Each brochure also provides suggestions for parents/guardians to support their students’ learning and a list of additional resources.
Click on the image below to view the brochure of interest in English. To view in Spanish, click on the brochure description:
Grades K-2 California Common Core State Standards Brochure for Parents
Grades 6-8 California Common Core State Standards Brochure for Parents
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Grades 3-5 California Common Core State Standards Brochure for Parents
Grades 9-12 California Common Core State Standards Brochure for Parents
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Encouraging Teens to Read
As an adult, you know that reading is important and you understandably want to make sure that the teenagers in your life grow into adulthood with all the skills they need to succeed. Families/caregivers can help teenagers decide for themselves that reading is important to their lives. Talking to teens about reading... Reading is not just important while teens are in school; proficient reading skills are essential to future success in the workplace. But making a pitch for reading can be a real challenge. If you are the parent/caregiver of a teenager who has lost interest in reading or never liked it much, here are some suggestions for connecting with your student about books and reading. (Read more) |
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SFUSD Independent Reading
In SFUSD, we value the love of reading and expect that students will be reading widely both fiction and nonfiction titles of their choosing.
The Humanities Department has compiled independent reading selections for students in grades 6-12. Students are not limited to choosing texts from our Independent Reading list for independent reading - these are suggested titles presented for student consideration.
We highly encourage students to visit the public library to select these texts and others from their expansive collections.
In SFUSD, we value the love of reading and expect that students will be reading widely both fiction and nonfiction titles of their choosing.
The Humanities Department has compiled independent reading selections for students in grades 6-12. Students are not limited to choosing texts from our Independent Reading list for independent reading - these are suggested titles presented for student consideration.
We highly encourage students to visit the public library to select these texts and others from their expansive collections.
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Some Kindergarten through Grade 2 Selections
Some Middle School Selections
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Some Grade 3, 4 & 5 Selections
Some High School Selections
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Learn about the Common Core State Standards:
Explaining the Common Core
This three-minute video explains how the Common Core State Standards will help students achieve at high levels and help them learn what they need to know to get to graduation and beyond. Produced by the Council of the Great City Schools (CGCS, 2013)
In Spanish:
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K-8 California's Common Core Standards Parent Handbook - available in multiple
languages 
Learn How You Can Support Your Student in English Language Arts
Available in: English Spanish Chinese Smarter Balanced Assessments
Learn more about the Smarter Balanced Assessments and how to read the Student Score Report (CAASPP) by visiting our Assessment Resources Page and viewing the videos located at the bottom.
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