Take the mystery out of Common Core ELA!<br><br>Designed to be a set of national educational standards, the Common Core has been adopted by 45 states across the nation. But if you're accustomed to traditional English courses, you may be having a hard time understanding what your kids are bringing home from school--and why.<br><br>With easy-to-understand examples, comprehension tips, and practice exercises, this complete guide help you understand:<br><ul><li>The reasoning behind the Common Core English Language Arts standards</li><li>What your child will be learning at each grade level</li><li>The types of books and passages your child will be reading</li><li>The new requirements on nonfiction texts and the rationale behind them</li><li>The focus on finding evidence and formulating arguments</li></ul><i>The Everything Parent's Guide to Common Core ELA: Grades K–5</i> will give you the confidence you need to help your children meet the new ELA expectations for their grade level and excel at school. Read Less