Explore strategies for integrating the Common Core State Standards for English language arts for grades 3-5 in this interdisciplinary resource, which focuses on areas of instruction, curriculum, assessment, and intervention. You'll also learn how to implement the CCSS within the powerful PLC at Work process. Critical chapter-opening questions guide discussion and help you leverage the CCSS to optimize student learning. Contents: About the authors -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Using Collaborative Teams for English Language Arts -- Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Reading -- Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Writing -- Implementing the Common Core State Standards for Speaking and Listening and for Language -- Implementing Formative Assessments to Guide Instruction and Intervention -- References and Resources -- Index.