English Language Arts
The English Language Arts Department is committed to the presentation of materials and skills acquisition that will enable students to develop:
- Reading skills
- Writing skills
- Grammar, spelling, and vocabulary
- Oral language and reasoning
- Research skills
In addition, these guiding principles of the English Language Arts curriculum is to enable students with the tools to:
- Demonstrate independence.
- Build strong content knowledge.
- Respond to the varying demands of audience, task, purpose, and discipline.
- Comprehend & critique.
- Value evidence.
- Use technology and digital media strategically and capably.
- Understand other perspectives and cultures.
ELA Curriculum Overview
At the middle school level, students will continue to build their reading and communication skills. Through comprehensive pacing guides, middle school students will focus on reading, writing, speaking, and language standards as outlined by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
6th Grade ELA Curriculum & Reading Materials
7th Grade ELA Curriculum & Reading Materials