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