Sonoma County Office of Education

Blog: English Language Arts

Blog: English Language Arts

This blog focuses on the effective teaching of English Language Arts in K-12 schools with special emphasis on Sonoma County. It offers ideas and resources to support engaging instruction in relation to the Common Core Standards and 21st century learning.

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Multicultural Children's Book Day
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Where’s the Grammar?
11.08.16
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Reading Through the Seasons: October’s Falling Leaves
09.22.16
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Leilan, Student
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