Archived Middle school registration guide 2016-17 | Page 9

Instructional Focus: Teachers will model
instructional strategies, and students will
participate in guided and independent
practice, whole group, small group and
independent activities; all students are
expected to read independently outside
the school day.
Advanced English Language Arts 7
[full year, two periods]
Prerequisite/Selection Process: Test
scores, district guidelines and teacher
recommendation
Intended Audience: Grade 7 students
who read and write significantly above
grade level
Major Outcomes:
• Same as ELA 7 with more challenging
reading and writing expectations
• Additional emphasis on interpretive/
analytical and critical/evaluative
reading, writing and discussion
Projects/Activities: Writing, independent
reading, research
Instructional Focus: Teachers will model
instructional strategies, and students will
participate in guided and independent
practice, whole group, small group and
independent activities; all students are
expected to read independently outside
the school day.
English Language Arts 7
[full year, two periods]
Intended Audience: Grade 7
Major Outcomes:
• Read and analyze a variety of literature
and informational texts.
• Write frequently in a variety of
forms, emphasizing informative
and argumentative techniques.
• Develop language skills including
vocabulary, sentence structure,
and grammar/mechanics.
• Develop skills in speaking, listening,
inquiry, and research.
Projects/Activities: Writing assignments,
research, and independent reading.
Instructional Focus: Teachers will model
instructional strategies, and students will
participate in guided and independent
practice, whole group, small group and
independent activities; all students are
expected to read independently outside
the school day.
Middle School Registration Guide

Advanced English Language Arts 8
[full year, tw