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Enhancing 7th Graders' Reading and Writing Skills through Resource Language Arts**

The 7th Grade Resource Language Arts curriculum focuses on improving reading and writing for students who find these subjects challenging. Utilizing effective intervention programs such as Corrective Reading for phonics, fluency, and comprehension, and Soar to Success for vocabulary development, students will track their fluency rates and engage with high-interest stories. In writing, students will follow the Step Up to Writing program, enhancing skills across various genres. Parents are encouraged to play an active role in study habits and homework practices, ensuring students meet high expectations for success.

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Enhancing 7th Graders' Reading and Writing Skills through Resource Language Arts**

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  1. 7th graders rock!

  2. Reading and writing with Resource Language Arts • .

  3. . • . For some 7th graders, READING FEELS LIKE THIS!

  4. . . And writing is PAINFUL…

  5. Resource Language Arts Reading Curriculum: The class will utilize two intervention programs: --Corrective Reading program - Decoding (phonics), fluency (speed), and comprehension activities. Students will track their own fluency rates with each lesson. --Soar to Success – Comprehension, vocabulary. High-interest stories and artwork. Students will add to their list of books read!

  6. Writing • Writing Curriculum: - Step Up to Writing – Strategies for note-taking, using graphic organizers, short-answer and essay responses - 6-Trait Writing Rubric - Ideas and Content, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions • Genres of writing - narrative writing, informational writing, persuasive writing, expository writing (compare/contrast)

  7. Expectations 7th graders are busy!

  8. At home… • Study space: Parent’s role vs. student independence • Homework: Practice, practice, practice. Homework will be a review of skills learned previously. When a student is absent, they may make up the work for full credit within 2 days. • Website: Stay informed of due dates and homework on Parent VUE and teacher websites. • Procedures: Weekend backpack checks! An organized backpack with the necessary supplies means less frustration for your child.

  9. At school • Great attitude! High expectations = strong success! Students will be involved with their learning. • Behavior - school policies will apply. • Gradeswill be based on: 80% assessment; 20% homework/projects • Supplies for daily use: --Box of pencils --Glue sticks --Small scissors --2 composition books --2 clasp folders with pockets

  10. Questions? To check your child’s grades: Kyrene Home Page Parents Parent VUE (get a PIN from the CMS office) Teacher individual website: Kyrene Home Page Schools Centennial Classrooms 7A Team Mrs. Alling Classroom phone number 480-541-6527 or email nallin@kyrene.org

  11. 7th grade resource classes rock!

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