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READING OVERVIEW 1. Teacher Facilitated Literature Studies All MTMS students will read SIX core novels per grade level in language arts class. Additional novels will be read at the discretion of the classroom teacher. There are four corresponding fundamental themes (Tolerance, Courage, Maturation, and Adventure) that spiral through our reading selections as indicated in the "Core Reading List" below. As it is our school community’s Mission to lead our students to life-long learning and to responsible productive lives, these themes are fundamentally essential to in-class discussions, writing prompts, homework assignments, and assessments. See the following link for details:
Beginning in the 2008-2009 school year, students will be assigned reading from core novels, self-selected reading, and additional articles distributed by the classroom teachers at least four nights per week as follows: 5th Grade: 10 pgs 1st semester/15 pages second semester 6th Grade: 15 pgs 1st semester/20 pages second semester 7th & 8th grades: 20 pgs all year In conjunction with nightly reading, students will respond to teacher created journal prompts aligned to learning outcomes as delineated in the curriculum on a nightly basis.
2. Self-Selected Reading All MTMS students will self-select books to read throughout the school year - at least two in fifth and sixth grades and at least four in seventh and eighth grades. The activity / assignment / assessment associated with the self-selected readings will address five fundamental literary elements (characterization, plot & conflict, setting, narrative point of view, and mood & tone) as delineated in the charts linked below: Self-Selected Reading - Literary Elements
WRITING OVERVIEW The MTMS staff is committed to providing students with a plethora of authentic writing instruction, experiences, activities, and assessments through the integration of content from all subject areas. Additionally, we strive to improve writing fluency through daily journal activities and approximately 23 timed writing samples, which are assessed via a New jersey Holistic Writing Assessment Rubric. Teachers systematically document individual and group progress so to target areas in need of improvement. Below are the essential learning outcomes for writing delineated by grade level: Fifth Grade Writing Learning Outcomes Sixth Grade Writing Learning Outcomes Seventh Grade Writing Learning Outcomes Eighth Grade Writing Learning Outcomes
***New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards***
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