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Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

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Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

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This guide offers three evidence-based recommendations for teaching writing to grades 6–12, including practical strategies, supporting evidence, classroom examples, and tips for effective implementation.

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WWC | Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively

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This practice guide presents three evidence-based recommendations for helping students in grades 6-12 develop effective writing skills. Each recommendation includes specific, actionable guidance for educators on implementing practices in their classrooms. The guide also summarizes and rates the evidence supporting each recommendation, describes examples to use in class, and offers the panel's advice on how to overcome potential implementation obstacles.

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UDL – Research-Informed Framework by CAST

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UDL – Research-Informed Framework by CAST

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UDL is a globally recognized research-informed framework grounded in learning sciences, neuroscience, and cognitive psychology. CAST provides an evidence hub with guiding studies, case examples, and principles to help educators design inclusive instruction for diverse learners.

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Learn about CAST’s Universal Design for Learning framework, fostering inclusive educational experiences and improving learning outcomes for all learners.

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International Literacy Association (ILA) – Global Literacy Research & Policy

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International Literacy Association (ILA) – Global Literacy Research & Policy

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The ILA offers research briefs, policy papers, and global reports on literacy instruction. Their resources connect ELA teaching to worldwide perspectives on adolescent reading, multilingual literacy, and effective reading/writing practices.

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ILA NEWS

ILA News | November 9, 2023
Submitted students' perspectives on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice for a chance to be included in the 2024 AERA Annual Meeting.

Research Advisory | Oct 2, 2023
Additional resources, including webinars, available now.

Digital Events | Sept 19, 2023
Free ILA Webinar About Dyslexia
Registration is now open for a new, free ILA Webinar: Dyslexia: What We Know and What We Want to Know.

Free New Resources for JAAL
First set of the new JAAL Literacy Insights available for download.

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ILA is a global advocacy and membership organization of more than 300,000 literacy educators, researchers, and experts across 86 countries.

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This research synthesis reviews teacher professional development in over 40 countries, with a focus on the Global South. It highlights effective strategies for building teacher capacity and supporting literacy instruction worldwide.

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CGC, created by Kevin Bartlett, offers a curriculum design model built on decades of international research and practice. I had the privilege of meeting him recently when he came to conduct training at our school. The framework organizes learning through “Connect, Construct, Contribute” and helps educators design meaningful, globally relevant, and equity-focused learning modules.

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The CGC Playbook - Common Ground Collaborative

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The CGC Playbook - Common Ground Collaborative

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This foundational article introduces the TPACK framework, which shows that effective teaching with technology requires blending content knowledge, pedagogy, and technology. It remains a cornerstone for designing lessons where technology meaningfully supports subject learning.

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OECD Education GPS provides research-based international data on literacy, equity, and education policy across nations. It offers ELA teachers and researchers comparative insights into global learning outcomes and the policy challenges that shape them.

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Examine the OECD's extensive research and analysis of education policy around the world. Get a quick overview of key insights and policy options for a wide range of topics in education. Or delve deeper into the OECD knowledge base through quick and easy access to related websites and publications.

Education is complex. Policies and practices, as well as inputs, processes and outcomes, stand in a dynamic relationship with each other. Explore how different topics can be related through a visual network of education policy.

The OECD Education GPS is under constant development and the available information is continually growing. Come back soon!

If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvements, contact us!

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Review education policies - Education GPS - OECD

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Examine the OECD's extensive research and analysis of education policy around the world. Get a quick overview of key insights and policy options for a wide range of topics in education. Or delve deeper into the OECD knowledge base through quick and easy access to related websites and publications.

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A Human Learning Ecosystem for Our Times – CGC Presentation

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A Human Learning Ecosystem for Our Times – CGC Presentation

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This presentation outlines the CGC’s integrated "learning ecosystem" model, structured around five essential design questions—Define, Design, Diversify, Deliver, Demonstrate. It frames learning as a dynamic interplay of Conceptual understanding, Competency, and Character, making it a practice-rooted framework crafted for global, coherent curriculum design.

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Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts (CCSS-ELA)

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Common Core State Standards – English Language Arts (CCSS-ELA)

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The CCSS-ELA outlines expectations for reading, writing, speaking/listening, and language for grades 9–10. It provides internationally recognized benchmarks used by many top international schools, ensuring students are prepared for college and career-level literacy demands.

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Disclaimer: On this page you can find the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The standards are temporarily located on this page while we work to address technical challenges with CoreStandards.org. Thank you for your patience and we will share an update on CoreStandards.org when we have one.
English Language Arts Standards English Language Arts Standards (ADA Compliant) Mathematics Standards Mathematics Standards (ADA Compliant)

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Disclaimer: On this page you can find the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The standards are temporarily located on this page while we work to address technical challenges with CoreStandards.org. Thank you for your patience and we will share an update on CoreStandards.org when we have one.

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The Common Ground Collaborative – Overview Video

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The Common Ground Collaborative – Overview Video

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A succinct video overview of the Common Ground Collaborative’s global learning ecosystem and its signature Connect–Construct–Contribute design cycle. This provides a multimedia introduction to CGC, reinforcing the conceptual foundation from Bartlett’s presentation and showing the framework in action.