Rigor in the K–5 ELA and Social Studies Classroom

Learn how to incorporate rigorous activities into your English language arts or social studies classroom and help students reach higher levels of learning. Expert educators and consultants Barbara R. Blackburn and Melissa Miles offer a practical framework for understanding rigor and provide specialized examples for elementary ELA and social studies teachers. Topics covered include:

Creating a rigorous environment

High expectations

Support and scaffolding

Demonstration of learning

Assessing student progress

Collaborating with colleagues


The book comes with classroom-ready tools, offered in the book and as free eResources on our website at www.routledge.com/9781138598959.