Our English Language Arts curriculum Reading and writers’ workshops are presented within the New York State curriculum guidelines. Read-aloud, accountable talk and analysis of stories are some of the components stressed within the literary program.

Throughout their grade 6-8 years, students read short stories, poetry, novels and classic works of literature as well as the works of modern writers. Creative writing projects include poetry, fiction, feature articles, comic books, persuasive essays, informational research and literary analysis.

We also use the CommonLit 360 curriculum in our classes . LitLife ensures joyful student learning while dramatically increasing literacy proficiency through interactive professional development, culturally responsive curriculum, and strategic organizational planning.

Here are some of CommonLit 360’s features:

• Comprehensive units: 6 units per grade for grades 6-8
• High-quality Texts: Carefully-selected, authentic texts that are high interest, culturally responsive, and relevant to students;
• Full coverage: Reading, writing, discussion, vocabulary, and grammar standards covered in every unit;
• Direct instruction: Direct instruction is targeted on specific skills and woven throughout the units,
• Scaffolded supports: In-text questions, optional lessons and supplemental texts, optional outlining materials, graphic organizers, texts in Spanish, and accessibility tools;
• Ready-to-use materials: Teacher copies, student writing exemplars, ready-made student handouts, editable slide decks, daily quizzes, interactive material, and more;
• Supportive teacher tools: Unit guides, help videos, and on-demand technical support;
• Integrations: Integrations with Clever, Google Classroom, Canvas, and ClassLink.